Senior Automation Technician

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL | Direct-Hire/Fulltime

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Automation Technician located in Buffalo Groves, IL. Reporting to the Automation Engineer, the Automation Technician role supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

What a typical day looks like

Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system componentsTroubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceabilityPerform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related componentsEnsure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis. Understanding of PLCsRead and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings. Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems. 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. Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications. Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment. Proper use of power tools and measuring equipmentStrong awareness of safety

Specialized job responsibilities may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers. Assists engineers with outside third-party automation developmentsOrganizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).

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. (They would like someone with 5-7 years). Demonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used to conduct on-the job training and/or lead/guide other employees. Highly skilled with ability to move between projects. Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional techniques and has input to process improvement. Applies new technologies and technological changes. Contributes to and improves techniques/ concepts. Assists in developing goals/targets of line or department. Requires little to no instruction. Requires little to no supervision.

Compensation Details: for 5-7 years minimum experience

Compensation hourly band: $35-$38- (+10% for night shift differential)

Relocation

$5K relocation

Shift options: Nights of Days

Night: 6pm-6am, 12-hour rotating shifts (3 nights on 4 nights off) then the shift rotates.

Night Shift: 600p-600a Sun, Mon, Thur, Fri, every other Sat (10% Diff)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical benefits, dental, visionLife InsuranceMatching 401KPTOTuition ReimbursementEmployee discounts at local retailers

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing – delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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