Automation Engineer at FLEX LTD - USA

, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automation Equipment, PLC Controls Systems, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Technical Manuals, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Lean Six Sigma, Minitab, Electrical Engineering, Vision Based Inspection, Pneumatics, Customer Requirements, Design Improvements, Collaboration, Change Management

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Job Posting Start Date 01-23-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-23-2026 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 To support production and troubleshoot activities on fully automated assembly lines for manufacturing, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Austin, TX. What a typical day looks like: Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes. Direct interface with customer and machine vendor for design improvements Experience troubleshooting PLC Controls Systems: specifically Allen-Bradley and ABB Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes. Understand the machine operating principle, Consequence of wear and tear parts and product defects Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment. Should prepare why-why analysis & drive for permanent corrective actions. Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment. Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function. Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products. Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes. Demonstrates and understanding of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions. The experience we’re looking to add to our team Typically requires 3-5 years related experience Requires an Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics Medical device manufacturing experience is required Understanding of PLCs (ABB preferred) Experience with Minitab highly preferred Lean Six Sigma/DRM Green Belt highly preferred Electrical experience is a plus Comfortable with presenting projects and data Regulated industry documentation skills Previous position supporting 24/7 production site Experience with vision based inspection (Cognex/Keyence software) Previous experience with pneumatics JS21 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 Job Category Production Engineering Relocation: Not eligible Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex 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). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, 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 with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.

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Responsibilities

The Automation Engineer will design, engineer, and modify automation equipment and tooling for manufacturing processes while ensuring machine uptime through maintenance. They will also collaborate with customers and vendors for design improvements and establish technical documentation.