Flex
Manufacturing
IndustrialControlsTechnician(NightShift)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Industrial Controls Technician (Night Shift) at Flex. Skills: Troubleshooting PLCs', HMI's, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems, PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks, vision inspection systems, RSLOGIX, Logics Designer, Factory Talk, Ignition, Cognex, Insight, Siemens S7. Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to pr”
What You'll Achieve.
return equipment to production
Industry & Context.
leads troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communication issues on complex production lines; Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production; Set up and troubleshooting of motion control systems, Servo motors/drives and VFDs; Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex
Night Shift: 6pm – 6am (rotating shift)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 years of experience troubleshooting PLCs', HMI's, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems, Associates degree, Military technical training or vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology, RSLOGIX, Logics Designer, Factory Talk, Ignition, Cognex, Insight, Siemens S7
Nice to Have
Medical device experience or other regulated industry is preferred
What You'll Do.
Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical
pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production
Set up and troubleshooting of motion control systems
Servo motors/drives and VFDs
and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex
implement PLC and HMI software upgrades and perform functional verifications
Read and interpret technical manuals
electrical schematics
various programs and mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings
Write test procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of software/hardware upgrades
Clearly and concisely document work performed in Medical Device environment
documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications
Identify critical devices on new equipment and assure we have all manuals
firmware and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot
repair or replace those devices
Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems
Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions per specifications
Train other technicians and operators on processes and equipment
Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
awareness of safety/electrical safety
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components; Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems; Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions per specifications; Train other technicians and operators on processes and equipment
Communication Scope
Clearly and concisely document work performed
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-07-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-29-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an **Industrial Controls Technician** located in **Buffalo Grove, IL.** Reporting to the **Systems Engineering Manager,** the**Industrial Controls Technician** leads troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communication issues on complex production lines which include PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems. **Shift: 6pm – 6am (rotating shift) – Night Shift** **What a typical day looks like:** * Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production. * Set up and troubleshooting of motion control systems, Servo motors/drives and VFDs. * Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex. * Plan, implement PLC and HMI software upgrades and perform functional verifications. * Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, various programs and mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings. * Write test procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of software/hardware upgrades. * Clearly and concisely document work performed in Medical Device environment. **Other duties & responsibilities:** * Maintain software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications. * Identify critical devices on new equipment and as
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