Flextronics
Automation Technician
USA, IL, Buffalo Grove
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About the role
- Respond quickly to equipment downtime to diagnose root cause and restore production.
- Verify proper operation of safety interlocks, light curtains, E‑Stops, and guarding.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
Responsibilities
- Support daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.
- Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
- 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.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
- Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment (production environment).
- Hands‑on experience with: Sensors, pneumatics, motors, drives, and servo systems Industrial HMIs and automation hardware Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams.
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Compensation
- Job Posting Start Date 07-30-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-31-2026 The base pay range for this position is provided below.
Benefits
- Buffalo Grove, IL Key Responsibilities Production & Support Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, vision systems, and automated assembly/test stations.
- 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 Application Deadline:
- 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
Company info
- Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.
- A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people's lives.
- A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Equal opportunity
- No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
- Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity. $31.04 USD -
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