Automation Technician - Nights - D Shift

Jabil; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL seeks a maintenance technician to plan and execute assembly and repair of complex robotic and automated equipment under supervision. You will interpret verbal and written instructions, map sequences, and support pre-production runs with manual and semi-automatic lines.

The role requires diagnosing faults, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic repairs, and updating program manuals for automation systems, while ensuring safety and quality programs are followed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying complex drawings, specs and charts to real tasks.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and test equipment.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and using electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly automation equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic repairs on automated systems.
• Execute preventative maintenance on robotics and automation gear.

Skills

Advanced trades mathematics

Precision measuring instruments

Electrical drawings & schematics

PLC programming & ladder logic

Reading electrical schematics

Education

AS in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

• 12-hour Night shift, 2-2-3, 6:45pm – 7am

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 edits 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.
• 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

• AS in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology or similar or equivalent certifications.
• 1-2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing automated production equipment running on PLCs.
• Must be able to apply judgment to perform more difficult work with use of schematic drawings, specifications and charts.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.