Engineering 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.

Location:
Buffalo Grove, IL

Shift

Schedule:

6pm-6am (Rotating Shift)

• 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.
• Support automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
• Assist engineering with process improvements, cycle‑time reduction, and yield improvement projects.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
• Assist in creating work instructions, maintenance procedures, and equipment manuals.
• 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
• Leads a team of automation technicians on their shift

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Technology.
• 5+ 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.

• Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, or similar).
• Exposure to vision systems and automated inspection.
• Experience in electronics, SMT, medical device, automotive, or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking (Ether Net/IP, Profinet, etc.).

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.

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