Automation Technician III - Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

11 company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL seeks a skilled technician to plan, map, and perform assembly of complex robotic and automation equipment from verbal and written instructions.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems, set up production lines, update programs and manuals, and collaborate with Engineering to implement improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment using PLC ladder logic.
• HS or GED required; AS Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Must read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to apply advanced trades mathematics in diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, map, sequence, and perform assembly of robotic equipment from instructions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly automation equipment.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
• Set up production lines and assist in pre-production runs.
• Update manuals and programs for automated equipment.
• Maintain production maintenance schedule and parts inventory.
• Provide input to engineering for improvements.
• Ensure safety and quality program adherence.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Precision measuring tools

Mathematics for engineering

Troubleshooting production equipment

Education

HS diploma or GED

AS Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Equivalent certification

Job description

Job Summary

Working under general supervision, plans, maps, sequences and performs assembly of complex electrical, mechanical and pneumatic robotic and equipment from verbal and written instructions. Performs layout of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical schematics.

• Performs a variety of diagnostic troubleshooting activities on assembly automation equipment.
• Makes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic repairs to assembly automation equipment
• Performs equipment failure analysis, repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment.
• Sets up manual and semi-automatic assembly lines and assists in operating pre-production runs.
• Assists in installing new automated equipment and in moving equipment to new locations.
• Creates new robot programs and edit existing robot programs.
• Updates manuals and programs for automated equipment.
• Keeps accurate reports of all activities performed on each piece of equipment.
• Provides input to engineering staff on areas for machine improvements.
• Sets up and maintains production maintenance schedule and parts inventory.
• Ensures all software is backed up and up-to-date.
• Works with Maintenance and Process Technicians to maintain daily production operations and assembly through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications And Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to use advanced trades mathematics together with use of complex drawings, specifications and charts.
• Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments
• Must be able to apply judgment to perform more difficult work with use of complex drawings, specifications and charts.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC (programmable logic controllers) and ladder logic.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.

Education And Minimum Requirements

• HS or GED minimum; AS Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred; or equivalent certification
• Minimum 6 years experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment running on PLC ladder logic
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

The hourly pay range for this role is $22.84 - $41.11.

• As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.