Industrial Controls Technician

Flextronics America LLC in; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing partner seeks an Industrial Controls Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role involves troubleshooting complex production systems including PLCs and HMIs, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial controls and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive environment.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience with PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and vision systems.
• Medical device experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control issues on production lines.
• Document work performed in a Medical Device environment.
• Train technicians and operators on processes and equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Safety

Collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Industrial Controls Technology

Tools

RSLOGIX

Factory Talk

Cognex

Job description

Industrial Controls Technician (Maintenance)

Job Posting Start Date 05-13-2025 Job Posting End Date 06-13-2025Flex 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. 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 l eads 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: 6am – 6pm (rotating nights)

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 troubleshooting of 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 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)$33.08 USD - $45.49 USDHourly

Job Category

Production EngineeringRelocation:Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

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