Automation Technician - Sterilization

Job Posting Start Date 04-30-2024 Job Posting End Date 06-14-2024

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Technician

• Sterilization located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Automation Technician

• Sterilization supports automation engineering services activities including high speed assembly equipment and manufacturing systems at Flex Buffalo Grove.

Shift: 2:00 pm

• 10:30 pm (Monday

• Friday)

• If selected for this role there is a 5% shift differential.

What a typical day looks like:

• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/equipment system components.

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.

• Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.

• Collaborate with the engineering team in the qualification process of automated systems.

• Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment.

• Document equipment issues and propose robust solutions.

• Development of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures.

• Use of advanced problem-solving techniques to address issues with machines and processes.

• Support creation of engineering documentation required to implement changes and improvements.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Support the training and development of other technicians.

• Support validation activities for new equipment and equipment updates.

• Support control room personnel with technical issues, training and evaluation.

• Provide ongoing manufacturing support.

• Strong awareness of safety.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• BS in Engineering or Associates degree, Mechatronics training or equivalent experience.

• 6-8 years experience in a technology-based industry, where automated equipment is utilized.

• Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - robotics, vision, material handling, Conveyors, PLC, HMI, Pick-Place-Pack, Inspection/Test.

• Minimum 10 years' of extensive experience in installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex manufacturing equipment.

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with manufacturing of medical devices.

• Travel required

• 5%

Preferred experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience servicing and troubleshooting IBA Rhodotron E-Beam sterilization systems and associated supporting equipment.

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

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Matching 401K

• PTO

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee discounts at local retailers

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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