Flex

Global contract manufacturer offering design engineering

Equipment Automation Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Computer skills.
Experience with material handling, automation, and/or robotics equipment.
Experience with electronic assembly, including schematics, printed circuit board loading, and mechanical assembly.
Experience with cable crimping, harness assembly, connector and wire soldering, and cable preparation.
Experience using oscilloscopes and performing cable and harness testing, troubleshooting, and component testing with logic analyzers.
Experience operating automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, and wave soldering equipment.
Experience using mechanical and electrical tools, including power air guns, taps and dies, alignment tools, and measuring tools.
Understanding of programmable logic controllers.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex automated system drawings.

Responsibilities

Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation and robotic system components.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components, and return them to serviceability.
Ensure scheduled preventive maintenance of robotic and process support equipment is completed.
Collaborate with the automation team in qualifying automated systems.
Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software for automation solutions according to specifications.
Identify machine malfunctions and isolate failure mechanisms through troubleshooting.
Repair failure mechanisms cost-effectively.
Perform preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.
Perform calibrations and requalifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.
Assist process technicians and engineers with installing and removing process equipment.
Analyze and implement corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms.
Disassemble instruments and equipment and inspect components for defects.
Align, repair, replace, and balance component parts and circuitry.
Assist engineers in developing test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain the precision and accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.
At the highest level, perform both software and hardware maintenance.

Flex 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

Job Description

What a typical day looks like:

**Work Shift: 600pm-600am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Saturday**

Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability
Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
Understanding of PLCs
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.
Through troubleshooting, identifies machine malfunctions and isolates the failure mechanism.
Repairs the failure mechanism in the most cost-effective manner.
Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.
Performs calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.
Assists process technicians and engineers with the installation and removal of process equipment.
Analyzes and implements corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms.
Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.
Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry.
Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment.
Highest level may perform both software and hardware maintenance.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Computer skills
Experience with material handling, automation and/or robotics equipment
Electronic Assembly: schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly
Cables: crimping, harness assembly, connector/wire soldering, cable prepping
Testing: oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, troubleshooting, component testing, logic analyzer
Machine Operations: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, wave soldering
Mechanical & Electrical Tools: power air guns, taps & dies, alignment tools, measuring tools

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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-23-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-23-2026



Job Category

Production EngineeringRelocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

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 [email protected] 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).

About the Company

Flex

Global contract manufacturer offering design engineering

Flex is a global manufacturing partner that designs, engineers, manufactures, and manages the supply chain for products across diverse industries. Its offering starts with product design and engineering, followed by manufacturing and testing, and extends to sourcing, logistics, and end-to-end delivery of finished goods. Unlike many players that focus on a single niche, Flex provides end-to-end, globally integrated services across multiple industries, leveraging a large worldwide network and scalable operations. The company’s goal is to help customers bring products to market quickly and efficiently by handling development, manufacturing, and supply chain management at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 1969

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