Engineering Technician - Night Shift

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Experienced Automation Technician Lead to maintain and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, including robots, conveyors, and vision systems. You will support daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires 5+ years in automation, an associate degree or technical diploma, and strong electrical/mechanical aptitude. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams and lead a shift of automation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment (production environment).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems.
• Experience with robotics and vision systems is a plus.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment.
• Lead and supervise automation technicians on shift.
• Respond to equipment downtime and diagnose root causes.
• Assist with safety interlocks and guarding verification.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Support process improvements and yield improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Schematics reading

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation

Tools

Industrial HMIs and automation hardware

Robotics systems (Fanuc/ABB/Yaskawa)

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.

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

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

AW20

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