Advanced Automation Technician – Robotics & PLC

Jabil; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

4 weeks parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL, seeks an experienced technician to plan and perform assembly of complex robotic and automated equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, diagnosing faults, and performing preventative maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on work with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, plus the ability to program robots and update documentation. Excellent problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to use advanced trades mathematics and read complex drawings, specifications, and charts.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs and ladder logic.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly automation equipment.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.
• Perform maintenance on robotic and automated equipment and analyze failures.
• Set up and optimize pre-production assembly lines and move equipment.
• Create and edit robot programs and update manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Electrical drawings

Ladder logic

Education

HS or GED

AS Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred

Equivalent certification

Job description

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL, seeks an experienced technician to plan and perform assembly of complex robotic and automated equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, diagnosing faults, and performing preventative maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on work with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, plus the ability to program robots and update documentation. Excellent problem-solving and teamwork are essential.