Automation Maintenance Technician
viaPhoton · Naperville, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteManufacturing$28–$34/hrFull-time
About the role
You're a hands-on problem solver who likes diagnosing and repairing sensitive, high-precision hardware. You'll build and maintain automation equipment from the ground up, troubleshoot multi-system issues, and work alongside engineers to keep our equipment running at peak performance.
Responsibilities
- Build and assemble custom automation equipment from the ground up, including mechanical, electrical, and optical components
- Diagnose and repair equipment issues hands-on, replacing parts, re-soldering connections, realigning optics, and recalibrating sensors
- Calibrate and maintain equipment within precise tolerances using tools like calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes
- Calibrate and maintain equipment within precise tolerances using tools like calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes
- Work across hardware domains including cameras and lenses, machined parts, computer components, electrical systems, and 3D-printed parts
- Troubleshoot alongside engineers and interface with operators to translate floor-level observations into actionable diagnostic information
Requirements
- Have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related field (a plus, but not required)
- Have 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in a technical or engineering environment
- Have exposure to multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software)
- Be familiar with diagnostic tools like multimeters, calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes
- Be able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and communicate findings clearly to engineers and operators
Qualifications
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
- 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
- Flexible PTO that grows over time
- 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
- Monthly team events
- Overtime eligibility
- Tool and certification reimbursement
Benefits
- Monthly team events
- Overtime eligibility
- Tool and certification reimbursement
Pay
$28.00 to $34.00 per hour depending on experience and certifications, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses (prorated based on start date)
Schedule
Mon–Fri | Onsite