Automation Tech: Robotics & Equipment Maintenance

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Production Automation Technician to support, maintain, and improve automated production equipment on a designated line. You will troubleshooting automation hardware and software, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with production needs to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role requires an associate degree or technical diploma and 2+ years of automation experience, with hands-on skills in sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and HMIs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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.
• 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

Skills

Automation

Mechatronics

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma

2+ years automation experience

Tools

Sensors

Pneumatics

Motors & Drives

Servo Systems

Job description

Flex is seeking a Production Automation Technician to support, maintain, and improve automated production equipment on a designated line. You will troubleshooting automation hardware and software, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with production needs to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role requires an associate degree or technical diploma and 2+ years of automation experience, with hands-on skills in sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and HMIs.