Lead Automation Technician - 6am-6pm Shift

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Engineering Technician position in Buffalo Grove, IL supports, maintains, and improves automated production equipment to ensure safe, reliable manufacturing operations under a rotating 6am-6pm shift.

Primary duties include troubleshooting automation hardware and software, preventive maintenance, supporting production, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Vision systems exposure

EtherNet/IP basics

Profinet basics

Job description

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Engineering Technician position in Buffalo Grove, IL supports, maintains, and improves automated production equipment to ensure safe, reliable manufacturing operations under a rotating 6am-6pm shift.

Primary duties include troubleshooting automation hardware and software, preventive maintenance, supporting production, and assisting with