Night-Shift Automation Technician: Keep Production Flow

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

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Automation Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL to maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment. You will support daily operations, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications include an associate degree or diploma in Automation and 2+ years of experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• 2+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• 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.
• Respond quickly to 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.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to work independently under production pressure
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working with both engineering and production teams

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Independent worker

Communication skills

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate degree or diploma in Automation

Tools

Industrial HMIs

Automation hardware

Job description

Flex is seeking an Automation Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL to maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment. You will support daily operations, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications include an associate degree or diploma in Automation and 2+ years of experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are essential.