Industrial Controls Technician

flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to join their dynamic team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role is pivotal in troubleshooting and repairing complex production lines, including PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems. You will collaborate with automation teams, support technicians, and document your work in a regulated environment. If you have a passion for innovation and a strong background in industrial controls, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Join us in creating extraordinary products that improve lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in troubleshooting PLCs and motion control systems.
• Associates degree or military training in Industrial Controls Technology required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and controls issues on production lines.
• Plan and implement PLC and HMI software upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

HMI Systems

Motion Control

VFDs

Servo Motors/Drives

Industrial Networks

Vision Inspection Systems

Technical Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Industrial Controls Technology

Military Technical Training

Vocational Training

Tools

RSLOGIX

Logics Designer

Factory Talk

Ignition

Cognex

Siemens S7

Job description

Job Posting Start Date: 03-13-2025

Job Posting End Date: 04-13-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Industrial Controls Technician located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, the Industrial Controls Technician leads troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communication issues on complex production lines which include PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.

Shift: 6pm – 6am (rotating nights)

(If selected for this role there is a 10% shift differential)

What a typical day looks like:

• Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production.
• Set up and troubleshoot motion control systems, Servo motors/drives and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex.
• Plan, implement PLC and HMI software upgrades and perform functional verifications.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, various programs and mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
• Write test procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of software/hardware upgrades.
• Clearly and concisely document work performed in a Medical Device environment.

Other duties & responsibilities:

• Maintain software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
• Identify critical devices on new equipment and assure we have all manuals, cables, software, firmware and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot, repair or replace those devices.
• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
• Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions per specifications.
• Train other technicians and operators on processes and equipment.
• Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment.
• Strong awareness of safety/electrical safety.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Requires a minimum of 6 years of experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMI's, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.
• Associates degree, Military technical training or vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology.
• Medical device experience or other regulated industry is preferred.
• Software experience with: RSLOGIX, Logics Designer, Factory Talk, Ignition, Cognex, Insight, Siemens S7.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Matching 401(k) Contributions.
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois): $33.06 USD - $45.46 USD Hourly

Job Category: Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available? No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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).