Automation Technician – Night shift

* CURRENT EMPLOYEES :Please click here to be redirected to the internal career site.Job DescriptionThe Automation Technician (Night Shift) will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL. The Automation Tech will provide technical assistance to process, development, and help with engineering and personnel.We are looking for someone who demonstrates:* Intensely collaborative* Passionately focused on the customer* Disciplined executor of responsibilities* Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement* Relentless drive to winHere is a glimpse of what you’ll do:* Performs set up of high-speed automation equipment.* Monitors, audits and provides guidance to line operators.* Processes test runs and prepares records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.* Provides technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel* Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components* Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability* Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components* Perform preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment* Understanding of PLCs* Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.* Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment* Strong awareness of safety* Analyzes engineering test results, and implements changes to resolve problems.* Assist 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.* Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.* Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment.Here is some of what you’ll need (required):* Has substantial understanding of the job, and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.* Decision making/discretion* Can perform analyses/work using some independent judgement. Decisions affect tasks and products. May make decisions or recommendations for team* Supervision/Leadership* Typically requires an Associate’s degree in related field, technical training or equivalent education and training. Successful completion of company provided training may be required.* Requires 2-4 years of related experienceHere are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:* Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision* Life Insurance* Matching 401K* PTO* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee discounts at local retailersPF-38#LI-PF1Job CategoryOperationsRelocationNot eligibleIs Sponsorship Available?NoFlex does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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