Automation Technician - Night Shift

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. @@HD@@ Job Summary@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ The Production Automation Technician@@/HD@@ is assigned to a designated production line and supports, maintains, and improves its automated production equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting automation hardware and software, performing preventive maintenance and supporting production @@HD@@ Shift Schedule - 6am-6pm Rotating Shift@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ Location: Buffalo Grove, IL@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ Key Responsibilities@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ Production & Support@@/HD@@ • Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, vision systems, and automated assembly/test stations. • Respond quickly to equipment downtime to diagnose root cause and restore production. • Support daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. • Verify proper operation of safety interlocks, light curtains, EStops, and guarding. • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment. • Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions. • Retrieve spare parts and assist with equipment documentation. • Participate in rootcause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities. • Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities. • Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems. • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude • Ability to work independently under production pressure • Good communication and documentation skills • Teamoriented with a continuous improvement mindset • Comfortable working with both engineering and production teams