Automation Technician/Engineer

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Job Description

Client is actively looking to hire an Automation Technician/Engineer. They will relocate someone into the area for this position and will pay for all of their relocation expenses. Whether they're an Automation Technician or an Automation Engineer doesn't matter. What does matter is they have an extensive background working with PLC's. If they DO NOT have an injection molding background, they WILL NOT be considered for the position. Candidates MUST have been working for an injection molding company in the past 5 years to be considered. This is a critical need to fill position. They just hired someone from me for another position, so they're serious about hiring.

Automation Technician/Engineer

Our client, a leading custom plastic injection molding manufacturer serving diverse industries in South Elgin, IL, is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support the installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems.

Position Summary

The Automation Technician will be responsible for maintaining, programming, and improving automated production equipment to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation. This includes robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and auxiliary devices integrated into high-volume manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Install, program, and troubleshoot automation equipment including robotics, PLC-controlled systems, sensors, and pneumatic components.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation and related machinery.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve process reliability, cycle time, and quality.
Diagnose and resolve issues in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Support new equipment commissioning, upgrades, and line integrations.
Assist in developing and maintaining documentation for programs, wiring schematics, and mechanical layouts.
Train operators and maintenance staff in the safe operation and basic troubleshooting of automated systems.
Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and increase production efficiency.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
3+ years of experience maintaining or programming automated equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred).
Experience with robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, or similar).
Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Proven ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and interpret technical documentation.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.
An injection molding background is required for this position.

Compensation & Schedule

Competitive hourly or salaried compensation based on experience.
Full-time position with benefits; occasional overtime may be required during equipment launches or upgrades.
Automation Technician/Engineer
Our client, a leading custom plastic injection molding manufacturer serving diverse industries just outside of Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support the installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems.
Position Summary
The Automation Technician will be responsible for maintaining, programming, and improving automated production equipment to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation. This includes robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and auxiliary devices integrated into high-volume manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, program, and troubleshoot automation equipment including robotics, PLC-controlled systems, sensors, and pneumatic components.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation and related machinery.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve process reliability, cycle time, and quality.
- Diagnose and resolve issues in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Support new equipment commissioning, upgrades, and line integrations.
- Assist in developing and maintaining documentation for programs, wiring schematics, and mechanical layouts.
- Train operators and maintenance staff in the safe operation and basic troubleshooting of automated systems.
- Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and increase production efficiency.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- 3+ years of experience maintaining or programming automated equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred).
- Experience with robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, or similar).
- Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Proven ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and interpret technical documentation.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- An injection molding background is required for this position.
Compensation & Schedule
- Competitive hourly or salaried compensation based on experience.
- Full-time position with benefits; occasional overtime may be required during equipment launches or upgrades.

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