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Company: Flex
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

Description

Job Posting Start Date 06-16-2025 Job Posting End Date 08-16-2025Flex 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

Responsibilities
⦁   Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining control systems in manufacturing equipment.
⦁    Build and design for standardized automation cells and for custom automated solutions from scratch for manufacturing.
⦁    Designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining PLC software and wiring.
⦁    Programming controls for mechanical factory automation equipment (robots, machine vision, servos, pneumatics, etc.)
⦁    Programming PLC's (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, Etc.), HMI's, and Motion Controllers
⦁    Electrical Design: Machine Power/Controls Design, Drafting, Communication Architecture
⦁    Troubleshoot automated processes or equipment when errors occur.
⦁    Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.
⦁    Work with vendors and plant maintenance to ensure all automation equipment has appropriate spare parts, and a robust PM / Maintenance plan.
⦁    Perform the work listed in the standard operating procedures as well as work assigned by upper management.
⦁    Communicate and interface with engineers, designers, and operations managers.
⦁    Deploying systems at customer and Flex facilities and performing service work.

Travel within the US, Mexico, and Europe up to 75%.

Qualifications
⦁    BS (and/or MS) Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
⦁    10+ years of relevant work experience from medical device manufacturer or pharmaceutical company.
⦁    Knowledge and ability to research, evaluate, order install, maintain, or upgrade various types of equipment, tools, or tool sets.
⦁    Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays.
⦁    Robotics programming, at least one of these UR/ABB/Omron/Yamaha.
⦁    PLC Structured Text, and/or Ladder logic programming and experience with software such as GXworks3, Studio 5000, TIA Portal, TwinCat3.
⦁    Industrial HMI design and familiarity with HMI programs such as GTworks3, or FactoryTalk.
⦁    Industrial software integration of mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation.
⦁    Ability to use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software program to create schematics or drawings.
⦁    Python experience a plus.
⦁    Familiarity with IOT devices a plus.
⦁    Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, and improvement methodologies.
⦁    Demonstrated experience in manufacturing expansions and ramp up preferred.
⦁    Experience in working with equipment suppliers and new tool bring up is a plus.

⦁    Experience in a Medical device and disposable manufacturing environment is a plus.

⦁    Experience in a Fluid filling and Drug Handling Automation is a Plus.

⦁    Experience designing and implementing High Speed and High Accuracy mechanical Automation solutions is a plus.
⦁    Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in designs and specifications.
⦁    Ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and project importance.
⦁    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.
⦁    Adhere to company policies and safety requirements.
⦁    Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient.
 
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $142,300.00 USD - $195,700.00 USD Annual Job Category Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We 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 application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).


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