Automation Technician

Location:
Buffalo Grove or Libertyville IL

Shift: 12 hours 6am to 6pm shift or 6pm to 6am shift for Buffalo Grove site, 8am to 5pm for Libertyville IL site

Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding

• Electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Injection moulding automation
• Robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Program and fine-tune molding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.

• 4 years of experience in injection moulding automation or related field.
• Electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Hands‑on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.

• Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.

• Program and fine‑tune moulding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
• Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
• Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.

• Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
• Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

• Support Mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
• Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
• Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.

• Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.