Automation Technician (Night Shift)
About the role
Job Posting Start Date 05-18-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-29-2026
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 (Rotating Shift)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
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).
Required skills
Automation
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Manufacturing
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