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Automation Technician

Motorola Solutions

ILFull-time$50–84K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–84K/yr
Location
IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree, required

Job overview

Motorola Solutions seeks an Automation Technician for automation system support, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The technician maintains and repairs computer-controlled systems and robotic devices, responds to equipment malfunctions, and performs diagnostics, maintenance, installations, and programming tasks. The role also supports process improvements and machine setup, while coordinating with production, quality, engineering, and management teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Automation Systems, requiredRobotics, requiredHardware Troubleshooting, requiredDiagnostic Testing, requiredAutomation Programming, requiredProcess Improvement, requiredMachine Configuration, requiredFixture Setup, requiredCommunication, required

Qualifications

3+ Years Related Experience, requiredAssociate Degree in Automation Technology, Robotics, Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology, or Related Discipline, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview Automation System Support - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Job Description Maintain and repair computer-controlled systems and robotic devices in industrial and commercial settings

  • Provide immediate response to equipment malfunctions and escalate any unresolved issues to management and engineering teams
  • Utilize advance technical knowledge to perform tests and analysis of complex hardware problems
  • Perform automation system maintenance according to the schedule and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) documentation
  • Run diagnostic tests to ensure system functionality as specified in the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) documentation
  • Perform diagnosis of the various automation control systems using diagrams, schematics, manuals and other documentation provided by the manufacturer
  • Troubleshoot non-functioning components including motion sensors, control components, photosensors, pneumatic devices and other vital technology
  • Install, configure and commission new installs (including hardware upgrades) of robotic systems and production equipment as needed
  • Perform specific automation programing tasks and other services relating to the upkeep of the production equipment
  • Collect and record data in the designated database regarding root cause analysis, corrective actions, parts replacement, and scheduled maintenance to ensure maximum functionality
  • Monitor process for evaluating and implementing process improvements, assist engineering teams with process changes
  • Establish and maintain effective communications with production, quality, engineering and management personnel
  • Responsible for working in accordance with the training, work procedures, and safety instructions to ensure satisfactory EHS performance
  • Assists operators in machine configurations, fixture set-ups and adjustments as required
  • Flexibility to work holidays and weekends occasionally

Target Base Salary Range: $50,100 - $83,600

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

  • 3+ years related experience
  • Education: Associates Degree in Automation technology, robotics, Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline

Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,653 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–84K/yr
  • US median$58–81K/yr330 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $67K, is 5% below the US median midpoint ($71K) — in the middle half of Maintenance Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 199 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Illinois and 6,653 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,787 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 156 of the 6,653 open Maintenance Technician jobs (2%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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