Injection Molding Automation Technician - Robotics & PLC

Intellectt Inc; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. seeks a skilled Injection Molding Automation Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize automation systems and robotics. You will program molding robots, adjust paths for better cycle times, and maintain machine health onsite in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

The role requires 2–5 years in injection molding automation, strong PLC/HMI/sensor knowledge, and EOAT familiarity. Onsite work with ISO/FDA/GMP compliance is expected; compensation is $35–$37 per hour (W-2) with fulltime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience in injection molding automation or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Familiarity with end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design and maintenance.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Technical certification or an associate degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot injection molding automation systems, including robotics, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Respond to equipment alarms and faults to minimize downtime.
• Program and optimize molding robots (Sepro, FANUC, Yushin, Wittmann).
• Adjust robot paths and sequences to improve cycle times and part quality.
• Maintain robot program backups and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Identify and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
• Follow ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements as applicable.
• Support mold trials, new product launches, and automation sequence setup.

Skills

Robotics programming

Troubleshooting

PLC & HMI

Schematic reading

EOAT design

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics/Robotics

Technical certification

Tools

Sepro robots

FANUC robots

Yushin robots

Wittmann robots

Job description

Intellectt Inc. seeks a skilled Injection Molding Automation Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize automation systems and robotics. You will program molding robots, adjust paths for better cycle times, and maintain machine health onsite in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

The role requires 2–5 years in injection molding automation, strong PLC/HMI/sensor knowledge, and EOAT familiarity. Onsite work with ISO/FDA/GMP compliance is expected; compensation is $35–$37 per hour (W-2) with fulltime