Automation Technician

Flex•Buffalo Grove, IL

3d•$31 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Automation Technician Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives. Job Summary The Production Automation Technician is assigned to a designated production line and supports, maintains, and improves its automated production equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting automation hardware and software, performing preventive maintenance and supporting production Shift Schedule – 6pm-6am Rotating Shift; Tues, Wed, Sa/Sun, Mon,Thurs, Fri

Requirements

Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
Ability to work independently under production pressure
Good communication and documentation skills
Team‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Comfortable working with both engineering and production teams

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.