Automation Technician

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Description

The Automation Technician  will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL. Supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Intense collaboration
• Passionate customer focus
• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
• Relentless drive to win

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• 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):  

• Typically requires an Associates degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.
• 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

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Medical industry Background is a plus

Here 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 retailers

Job Category

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