Automation Technician

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This is Manoj Bandi from Siri info we have an immediate opportunity with one of our clients please go through the below JD and let me know your interest.

Role: Automation Technician -Molding or Assembly Machines

Location: Buffalo Grove or Libertyville IL

Shift: Buffalo Grove 12-hour shifts 6:00 AM 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM 6:00 AM.

Libertyville - 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Job Description & Skill Requirement

The Molding or Assembly Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and optimizing molding automation systems including robotic equipment and auxiliary devices. This role ensures smooth operation of automated molding processes and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume medical device manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve issues with molding or assembly automation systems including robots conveyors sensors and vision systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Respond to alarms and faults in real time to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.

Robot Programming & Optimization

• Program and fine-tune molding or assembly machine robots (e.g. Sepro Fanuc Yushin Wittmann) for part handling degating and packaging.
• Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
• Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
• Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Process Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
• Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
• Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with ISO FDA and GMP standards where applicable.

Qualification

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or associates degree in Mechatronics Robotics or Industrial Automation preferred.

Experience

• 2 5 years of experience in injection molding or assembly machine automation or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Skills
• Strong understanding of PLCs HMIs and industrial sensors.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.