Night Shift Automation Technician: Robotics & Maintenance

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Automation Technician for the night shift in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, and vision systems.

You will support safety, quality, and efficiency targets while collaborating with engineering and production teams. Qualifications include an associate degree or technical diploma in automation or related fields, 2+ years of experience in an automated environment, and strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• 2+ years supporting automated manufacturing equipment in production environments.
• 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 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.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent worker

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Industrial HMIs

Automation hardware

Job description

Flex is seeking an Automation Technician for the night shift in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, and vision systems.

You will support safety, quality, and efficiency targets while collaborating with engineering and production teams. Qualifications include an associate degree or technical diploma in automation or related fields, 2+ years of experience in an automated environment, and strong