Automation Technician

flex; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diversified manufacturing seeks an Automation Technician in Libertyville, IL. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, collaborating on automation systems, and ensuring high efficiency in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate’s degree and relevant experience in equipment maintenance, contributing positively to a team-oriented environment. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with tuition reimbursement, are provided.

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

Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Prior experience in an equipment maintenance position.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all subsystems.
• Collaborate with the automation team for automated systems qualification.
• Maintain software and documentation to the latest specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 06-19-2025 Job Posting End Date 07-19-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Technician located in Libertyville , IL.

Reporting to the Production Support Engineer, the Automation Technician role involves providing automation engineering services activities including high speed assembly equipment and manufacturing systems.

What a typical day looks like:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
• Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method.
• Maintains software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
• Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
• Strong awareness of safety

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires an Associate’s degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 4+ years of related experience
• Prior experience in an equipment maintenance position
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• 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

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $27.02 USD - $37.15 USDHourly Job CategoryProduction Engineering Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).