Automation Technician
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL / Libertyville, IL
Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Shift: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM)
Work Authorization: US Citizens & Green Card Holders Only
Job Description
PROLIM Global Corporation is seeking an experienced Automation Technician for our client, Flextronics, in Buffalo Grove or Libertyville, IL. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Injection Molding Automation, industrial robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
Required Qualifications
4+ years of experience in Injection Molding Automation or a related manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
Strong experience troubleshooting:Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Pneumatic systems
Hydraulic systems
Experience working with:PLCs
HMIs
Servo Motors
Motion Control Systems
VFDs
Industrial Sensors
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
Experience with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) is preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Technical Certification or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair molding automation systems, robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
Program and optimize molding robots including Fanuc, Sepro, Yushin, and Wittmann.
Modify robot programs to improve production efficiency and cycle times.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
Support mold trials, production startups, and new product launches.
Maintain robot backups, documentation, and maintenance records.
Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with plant safety and quality standards.
Required Skills
Injection Molding Automation
PLCs & HMIs
Robot Programming
Fanuc / Sepro / Yushin / Wittmann Robots
Servo Motors
Motion Control Systems
VFDs
Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Industrial Automation
Preventive Maintenance
Industrial Sensors
EOAT
PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.
Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.