Engineering Technician - Day Shift

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Engineering Technician position in Buffalo Grove, IL supports, maintains, and improves automated production equipment to ensure safe, reliable manufacturing operations under a rotating 6am-6pm shift.

Primary duties include troubleshooting automation hardware and software, preventive maintenance, supporting production, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• 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.
• Support automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
• Assist engineering with process improvements, cycle-time reduction, and yield improvement projects.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Assist in creating work instructions, maintenance procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Vision systems exposure

EtherNet/IP basics

Profinet basics

Job description

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.

The Engineering Technician supports, maintains, and improves automated production equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting automation hardware and software, performing preventive maintenance and supporting production, and assisting with automation upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Shift Schedule: 6am-6pm (Rotating Shift)

Key Responsibilities

Production & Support

• 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.
• Support automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
• Assist engineering with process improvements, cycle‑time reduction, and yield improvement projects.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Assist in creating work instructions, maintenance procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to work independently under production pressure
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Team‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working with both engineering and production teams
• Leads a team of automation technicians on their shift

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, or similar).
• Exposure to vision systems and automated inspection.
• Experience in electronics, SMT, medical device, automotive, or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, etc.).

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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).