Automation Maintenance Technician

Accelera; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Night shift premium

Hands-on automation work

Job summary

Accelera in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to support our automated production facility. You will maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-driven systems to keep production safe and productive.

This permanent, full-time role offers an hourly wage of $28–$34, a quarterly bonus, and an additional 10% shift premium for night work. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with automation and engineering teams to

Qualifications

• Background in maintenance in automated warehouse, conveyor, robotics, or manufacturing settings
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Experience with automated machinery or PLC-based systems
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience in corrective and preventive maintenance in high-volume automated environments
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve issues with robotic, automated, and material handling machinery.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical faults to restore service safely.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to improve long-term reliability of automated systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-driven machinery and assist with diagnostics.
• Use drawings and diagrams to guide work and determine root causes of failures.
• Inspect, disassemble, and replace worn components to keep production moving.
• Carry out system validations, re-qualifications, and calibrations.
• Collaborate with automation and engineering teams on upgrades and installations.
• Contribute to reliability initiatives to reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

Drawings & schematics

Documentation & computer skills

Tools

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

We are seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our team in Buffalo Grove, IL, to maintain our advanced automated production facility. This permanent, full-time role provides a strong hourly wage, a quarterly bonus program, and extra pay for those working night shifts.

If you have a background in robotics, warehouse automation, or material handling and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is a great fit. You will be responsible for maintaining the health of our mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-driven systems to ensure production remains safe and highly productive.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve technical issues with robotic, automated, and material handling machinery.
• Ensure equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently by diagnosing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical faults.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to help maintain the long-term reliability of our robotic and automated systems.
• Support the team by troubleshooting PLC-driven machinery and assisting with diagnostic processes.
• Utilize mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and system diagrams to guide your technical work.
• Determine the root cause of equipment failures to help minimize future downtime and improve overall operational stability.
• Inspect, disassemble, and repair or swap out worn components to keep the production line moving.
• Carry out system validations, re-qualifications, and routine equipment calibrations.
• Collaborate with our automation and engineering departments to facilitate system upgrades, new installations, and qualifications.
• Contribute to reliability-focused initiatives to help the entire team reduce equipment downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Practical maintenance background within automated warehouse, conveyor, robotics, or manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience working with automated machinery or PLC-based systems.
• Competency in interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Background in performing corrective and preventive maintenance in high-volume, automated environments.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production environment by accurately diagnosing and repairing equipment issues.
• Strong communication, documentation, and computer skills.

Preferred Technical Background

• Experience with material handling, automation, conveyors, or robotics.
• Skills in electronic assembly and troubleshooting, including mechanical assembly or PCB loading.
• Proficiency in harness and cable work, such as soldering, crimping, and connector assembly.
• Experience using testing and diagnostic tools like logic analyzers, multimeters, or oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, including wave soldering or component insertion systems.
• Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measuring equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $28 to $34, commensurate with your experience.
• Quarterly bonus eligibility of 5%, totaling up to 20% per year.
• Additional 10% pay premium for rotating night shift assignments.
• Engaging, hands-on work involving electromechanical systems, robotics, and modern automation.
• Opportunities to further your expertise in equipment diagnostics, PLC systems, and automation technology.

Core Competencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills