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Automation Technician


Job Location:

Libertyville, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Skills: PLCs HMIs servo motors motion control systems VFDs and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding

Job Description:

Keywords:

  • Electrical pneumatic and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Injection moulding automation
  • Robot programming and troubleshooting.
  • Program and fine-tune molding robots (e.g. Sepro Fanuc Yushin Wittmann) for part handling degating and packaging.

Mandatory Requirement:

4 years of experience in injection moulding automation or related field.

  • Electrical pneumatic and mechanical troubleshooting

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.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Technical certification or associates degree in Mechatronics Robotics or Industrial Automation preferred.

Experience:


Automation Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems including robots conveyors sensors and vision 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 moulding 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.