Automation Technician

Title - Automation Technician­­

Experience – 4+ years

Location: Buffalo Grove

Shift: 12 hours 6am to 6pm shift or 6pm to 6am shift

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

Job Description:

Keywords:

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

Mandatory Requirement:

• 4 years of experience in injection molding automation or related field.

• Electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting

• Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.

Skills:

• 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.

Experience:

Automation Troubleshooting

• 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.

Robot Programming & Optimization

• Program and fine-tune molding 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.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• 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.

Process Support & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.

• Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 USD - $90,000 USD annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

Paid Leave, Health Insurance, Group life Insurance, Disability, 401(K)