Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Technician

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: Contract duration to be confirmed

Salary/Rate: $35/hour on W-2.

Benefits: This contract position does not include employer-provided benefits.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Automation Technician to support the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability of automated manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role supports industrial robots, EOAT, PLC/HMI-controlled equipment, sensors, pneumatic systems, and related automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial robots and automated equipment.

• Support EOAT setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Troubleshoot equipment involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, conveyors, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Respond to equipment alarms and support fault diagnosis and production recovery.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and production activities.

• Maintain accurate maintenance and troubleshooting documentation.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of relevant hands-on automation, robotics, maintenance, or related technical experience preferred.

• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics and EOAT.

• Basic knowledge of PLC and HMI-controlled equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot automated equipment.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Work Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in Buffalo Grove, IL.

• Ability to work the assigned 12-hour shift, including night shift hours as required.

• Ability to perform hands-on technical work in a manufacturing environment.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Work authorization requirements will be considered in accordance with applicable law and job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application

Interested candidates may apply by submitting an updated resume to with the subject line "Automation Technician Buffalo Grove, IL."