Automation Technician - Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, vision systems, and automated assembly/test stations.
• Respond quickly to equipment downtime to diagnose root cause and restore production.
• Support daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Verify proper operation of safety interlocks, light curtains, E-Stops, and guarding.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Retrieve spare parts and assist with equipment documentation.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.

Required Qualifications

• Achieved an Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment (production environment).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems
• Industrial HMIs and automation hardware
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Rotating Shift

Location

Buffalo Grove, IL

Benefits

N/A

Skills

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

Good communication and documentation skills

Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Comfortable working with both engineering and production teams

Benefits

N/A

Schedule

Rotating Shift

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. For reasonable accommodation requests, please email accessibility@flex.com.