Senior Automation Technician - PLC/Robotics, Growth & Benefits

Jabil; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

11 company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL seeks a skilled technician to plan, map, and perform assembly of complex robotic and automation equipment from verbal and written instructions.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems, set up production lines, update programs and manuals, and collaborate with Engineering to implement improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment using PLC ladder logic.
• HS or GED required; AS Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Must read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to apply advanced trades mathematics in diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, map, sequence, and perform assembly of robotic equipment from instructions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly automation equipment.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
• Set up production lines and assist in pre-production runs.
• Update manuals and programs for automated equipment.
• Maintain production maintenance schedule and parts inventory.
• Provide input to engineering for improvements.
• Ensure safety and quality program adherence.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Precision measuring tools

Mathematics for engineering

Troubleshooting production equipment

Education

HS diploma or GED

AS Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Equivalent certification

Job description

Jabil in Hanover Park, IL seeks a skilled technician to plan, map, and perform assembly of complex robotic and automation equipment from verbal and written instructions.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems, set up production lines, update programs and manuals, and collaborate with Engineering to implement improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.