Automation Technician
Job in
Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois, 60092, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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.
- 2 - 5 years of experience in injection moulding automation or related field.
- 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.
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