Automation Technician III - Day Shift

Jabil • Hanover Park, IL

4d • $23 - $41

About The Position

Working under general supervision, the Automation Technician III plans, maps, sequences, and performs assembly of complex electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic robotic equipment using verbal and written instructions. The role also performs layouts of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical schematics. The technician troubleshoots, repairs, programs, and maintains automated production equipment, supports production operations, and collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and process teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment running on PLC ladder logic, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to use advanced trades mathematics and complex drawings, specifications, and charts.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to apply judgment to more difficult work using complex drawings, specifications, and charts.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs and ladder logic.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly automation equipment.
• Make mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic repairs to assembly automation equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures and perform repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment.
• Set up manual and semi-automatic assembly lines and assist with pre-production runs.
• Assist with installing new automated equipment and moving equipment to new locations.
• Create new robot programs and edit existing robot programs.
• Update manuals and programs for automated equipment.
• Maintain accurate reports of activities performed on each piece of equipment.
• Provide engineering staff with input on machine improvements.
• Set up and maintain production maintenance schedules and parts inventory.
• Ensure software is backed up and up to date.
• Work with Maintenance and Process Technicians to support daily production through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Support company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off accruing at 3.07 hours during the first year of employment
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 company-paid holidays in 2027 (9 fixed and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to yearly change
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED