Automation Technician: Robotic Systems & Controls

Flex; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Automation Technician for our Libertyville, IL site. This role focuses on maintaining and improving automated production equipment, troubleshooting hardware and software, and supporting production with strong electrical and mechanical skills.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document actions, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• 3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment (production environment).
• Hands-on experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, vision systems, and automated assembly/test stations.
• Respond quickly to equipment downtime to diagnose root cause and restore production.
• Support daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Verify proper operation of safety interlocks, light curtains, E‑Stops, and guarding.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Retrieve spare parts and assist with equipment documentation.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation/Mechatronics

Equivalent experience

Tools

Sensors & actuators

Industrial HMIs

Automation hardware

Schematic reading

Job description

Flex is seeking an Automation Technician for our Libertyville, IL site. This role focuses on maintaining and improving automated production equipment, troubleshooting hardware and software, and supporting production with strong electrical and mechanical skills.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document actions, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.