Automation Technician - Day Shift

Flex • Buffalo Grove, IL

1d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an Automation Technician assigned to a designated production line to support, maintain, and improve automated production equipment and systems. The role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations, with a focus on troubleshooting automation hardware and software, preventive maintenance, and production support. The position is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, with a 6 a.m.–6 p.m. rotating shift schedule.

Requirements

• 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 in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial HMIs and automation hardware.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently under production pressure.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Team-oriented approach and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfort working with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, vision systems, and automated assembly and test stations.
• Respond quickly to equipment downtime, diagnose root causes, and restore production.
• Support daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Verify proper operation of safety interlocks, light curtains, emergency 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 and preventive action activities.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• Vacation and paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree