Automation Technician - Day Shift
Flex · Illinois
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Flex (industrial) in Illinois.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Robotics, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live controls postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Robotics 80%
- ✓ Automation 80%
- PLC 60%
- ✓ Root cause 50%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job Summary
The Automation Technician - Day Shift is assigned to a designated production line and supports, maintains, and improves its automated production equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting automation hardware and software, performing preventive maintenance and supporting production
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Shift Schedule – 6am-6pm Rotating Shift
Required Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
- ✓2+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment (production environment).
- ✓Hands‑on experience with:
- ✓Sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems
- ✓Industrial HMIs and automation hardware
- ✓Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Production & Support
- •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.
- •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
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement