Automation Technician

Automation Technician – Night Shift

The Production Automation Technician 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.

Night shift rotating from 6 pm to 6 am.

• 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, E‑Stops, 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 root‑cause 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
• Team‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working with both engineering and production teams

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• 2+ 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.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

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.