Automation Technician (Night Shift) at Nextracker

Job Posting Start Date 04-29-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-29-2026

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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
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience
  Mechanical troubleshooting knowledge
• Typically requires 2+ years of related experience
• Prior experience in an equipment maintenance position
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems

AW20What 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

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$26.03 USD - $35.14 USD Hourly

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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