Controls Technician (Night Shift) at Flextronics International USA, Inc in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job Summary

Support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Night shift Controls Technician located in Buffalo Grove, IL Reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, the Controls Tech position involves…Offers 3K Sign On Bonus,&

10% Shift Differential, What a typical day looks like:
 

Shift 6pm – 6am, 3 days on 2 days off

• Lead troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communications issues on complex production lines which include PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.


• Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production.


• Plan, implement PLC/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 assure we have all manuals, cables, software, firmware and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot, repair or replace those devices.


• Provide training & 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, power tools and measuring equipment & Strong awareness of safety/electrical safety.

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

• Requires minimum of 6 years of related experience.


• Associates degree, Military technical training or vocational training in industrial controls technology.


• Medical device experience or other regulated industry is preferred.


• Software user of: RSLOGIX, Logics Designer, Factory Talk, Ignition, Cognex

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 retailer

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Job Category

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.