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Automation Technician

Contract: Elgin, Illinois, US

Salary Range: 24.00 - 28.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 366308

End Date: 2026-01-10

Days Left: 25 days, 23 hours left

To Discuss more about this job opportunity, please reach out to Deepak Arya (LinkedIn URL - www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-arya-8a79aa22a/), email your updated resume at Email - deepak.arya@collabera.com. Thank you! 

Pay rate: $24 to $28/hr.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

Position Details:
Industry: Telecommunication
Duration: Till 4/3/2026, with potential extension up to 2 years based on performance and business needs
Shift: 1st Shift - 6:00 AM – 2:15 PM
 
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Technician to support our growing automation operations. This role combines responsibilities of a service technician, maintenance technician, and analysis technician. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automation systems, a strong technical background, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and repair computer-controlled systems and robotic devices in industrial and commercial settings.
  • Provide immediate response to equipment malfunctions and escalate unresolved issues to management and engineering teams.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and diagnostics as outlined in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose automation control systems using schematics, diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
  • Install, configure, and commission new robotic systems and production equipment, including hardware upgrades.
  • Execute automation programming tasks and support software adjustments in collaboration with engineering.
  • Record and analyze data related to root cause analysis, corrective actions, and maintenance activities.
  • Monitor and support process improvements and assist engineering teams with process changes.
  • Communicate effectively with production, quality, engineering, and management teams.
  • Support machine configuration, fixture setups, and adjustments for operators.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures, training, and EHS standards.
  • Utilize advanced technical knowledge to analyze and resolve complex hardware issues.
Required Qualifications:
  • Experience: 2–4 years in a related industrial automation or technician role.
  • Education: Associate’s Degree in Automation Technology, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, computers, and automated systems.
  • Experience with automation software and control systems.
  • Familiarity with motion sensors, control components, pneumatic devices, and photosensors.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted and 50 lbs assisted.
Job Requirement
  • Troubleshoot
  • Maintenance
  • Automation
  • Robotics
Reach Out to a Recruiter
  • Recruiter
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Deepak Arya
  • deepak.arya@collabera.com
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