Automation Technician
Flex
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- Pay
- $31 to $42
- an hour
- Location
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
Career path
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About the company
Flex
Electrical/electronic manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
What you'll do
- Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment
- 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
- Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities
- Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities
What you need
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in a related field
- 2+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
- Hands-on experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems
- Hands-on experience with industrial HMIs and automation hardware
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Good communication and documentation skills
Key skills
Sensorspneumaticsmotorsdrivesservo systemsIndustrial HMIsautomation hardwareelectrical schematicsmechanical drawingscontrol diagramstroubleshootingproblem-solving
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Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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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.
Job Summary


 Shift Schedule – 6am-6pm Rotating Shift
Key Responsibilities
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
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.
AW20
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

 Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 10-27-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-30-2026

 The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$31.04 USD - $42.68 USD Hourly
Job Category
Production Engineering
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).