Automation Technician — Night Shift (Robotics/PLC)

Jabil; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company holidays

Job summary

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL seeks a night-shift technician to assemble and service complex robotic and automation equipment. You will read schematics, program robots, and support pre-production runs on 12-hour nights (2-2-3, 6:45pm–7am).

The role requires an AS in Mechatronics or related field and 1–2 years of PLC troubleshooting experience. Strong math, precision measuring, and electrical drawing skills are essential. Jabil offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• AS in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent certifications.
• 1-2 years experience troubleshooting and repairing automated production equipment running on PLCs.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly automation equipment.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.
• Set up assembly lines and assist in pre-production runs.
• Create and edit robot programs; update manuals and programs.

Skills

Trades math

Measuring instruments

Electrical drawings

PLC programming

Education

AS in Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering Tech

1–2 years PLC troubleshooting

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Schematic drawings

Job description

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL seeks a night-shift technician to assemble and service complex robotic and automation equipment. You will read schematics, program robots, and support pre-production runs on 12-hour nights (2-2-3, 6:45pm–7am).

The role requires an AS in Mechatronics or related field and 1–2 years of PLC troubleshooting experience. Strong math, precision measuring, and electrical drawing skills are essential. Jabil offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.