Automation Technician
Job Posting Start Date 04-08-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-01-2026
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
Job Description
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Technician located in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Reporting to the Production Support Engineer, the Automation Technician role involves providing automation engineering services activities including high-speed assembly equipment and manufacturing systems.
Shift time – 0600pm-0600am
What a typical day looks like:
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
- Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
- Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method.
- Maintains software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
- Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
- Strong awareness of safety
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Typically requires an Associate’s degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires 4+ years of related experience
- Mechanical troubleshooting experience
- Prior experience in an equipment maintenance position
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems
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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
Job Category
Production EngineeringIs Sponsorship Available?
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