Evening Automation Technician - High-Precision, Hands-On

Verto People; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays

401(k) match

Professional development

Monthly team bonding events

Free lunches

Job summary

Verto People in Naperville, IL is seeking an Automation Technician for a hands-on engineering role focused on building, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining high-precision automation equipment. This position runs 2pm–11pm and offers competitive hourly pay.

You will collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, calibrate and realign sensors, read electrical schematics, and assemble components across mechanical, electrical and optical domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field required.
• 1–2 years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as multimeters, calipers, feeler gauges and microscopes.
• Strong attention to detail and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble custom automation equipment, including mechanical, electrical and optical components.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues through hands-on work such as replacing parts and realigning optics.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment to precise tolerances using calipers, feeler gauges, multimeters and microscopes.
• Troubleshoot complex multi-system issues with engineers across mechanical, electrical and software layers.
• Log bugs, repairs and technical findings clearly for the next operator.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

Communication with operators

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Calipers

Feeler gauges

Microscope

Soldering tools

Job description

Verto People in Naperville, IL is seeking an Automation Technician for a hands-on engineering role focused on building, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining high-precision automation equipment. This position runs 2pm–11pm and offers competitive hourly pay.

You will collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, calibrate and realign sensors, read electrical schematics, and assemble components across mechanical, electrical and optical domains.