Industrial Controls Technician (Night Shift)
About The Position
Flex is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL, to join their extraordinary teams. This role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing electrical, controls, and communication issues on complex production lines. The technician will support automation technicians, set up and troubleshoot motion control systems, maintain vision systems, plan and implement PLC/HMI software upgrades, and document work performed in a Medical Device environment. The position is part of a diversified manufacturing partner that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products.
Requirements
- A minimum of 6 years of experience troubleshooting PLCs', HMI's, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.
- Associates degree, Military technical training or vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology.
- Software experience with: RSLOGIX, Logics Designer, Factory Talk, Ignition, Cognex, Insight, Siemens S7.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device experience or other regulated industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production.
- Set up and troubleshooting of motion control systems, Servo motors/drives and VFDs.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex.
- Plan, implement PLC and HMI software upgrades and perform functional verifications.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, various programs and mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
- Write test procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of software/hardware upgrades.
- Clearly and concisely document work performed in Medical Device environment.
- Maintain software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
- Identify critical devices on new equipment and assure we have all manuals, cables, software, firmware and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot, repair or replace those devices.
- Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
- Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions per specifications.
- Train other technicians and operators on processes and equipment.
- Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment.
- Strong awareness of safety/electrical safety.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
