Automation Technician

Intellectt INC; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Part time

Job summary

Intellectt INC is seeking an Automation Technician in Libertyville, IL to troubleshoot, maintain, program, and optimize automated assembly systems including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, and pneumatics.

The position is contract for 12 months with night shift availability and responsibilities spanning installation support, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in automation, robotics, controls, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, conveyors, sensors, vision, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work night shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, and HMI issues.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots including FANUC, Sepro, Yushin, or Wittmann.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O, HMI programs, and communication issues.
• Read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production line changes.
• Maintain automation documentation and equipment records.
• Support Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

Robot programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

FANUC robots

Sepro robots

Yushin robots

Wittmann robots

Job description

Title : Automation Technician

Location: Libertyville, IL
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an Automation Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, program, and optimize automated assembly systems, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, sensors, vision, and pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, and HMI issues.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots including FANUC, Sepro, Yushin, or Wittmann.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O, HMI programs, and communication issues.
• Read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production line changes.
• Maintain automation documentation and equipment records.
• Support Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.
• 2 5 years of experience in automation, robotics, controls, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, conveyors, sensors, vision, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work night shift.

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is 30-35 per hour.

Benefits: This is a contract position and does not include employer-provided benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Background Check:

Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.