Job Posting Start Date: 01-28-2026 Job Posting End Date
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. If you are excited about a role but dont meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Technician located in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Reporting to the Production Support Engineer, the Automation Technician role involves providing automation engineering services activities including high-speed assembly equipment and manufacturing systems.
Shift time: 0700am-0430pm
What a typical day looks like:
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis
Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems
Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method
Maintains software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
Strong awareness of safety
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
Typically requires an Associate's degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.
Typically requires 2+ years of related experience
Prior experience in an equipment maintenance position
Knowledge of pneumatic systems
AW20
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
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
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois): $25.07 USD - $33.84 USD
Hourly
Job Category: Production Engineering
Is Sponsorship Available? No
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.
Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).