Flex
AutomationTechnician-3
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“Automation Technician-3 at Flex. Skills: Automation systems, Robotic systems, Electrical systems, Mechanical systems. Maintain continuous system operation. Adjust automation/robotic system components”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
E Shift 6:00am-6:00pm, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Every other Wednesday
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Computer skills, Experience with material handling, Experience with automation, Experience with robotics equipment, Electronic Assembly: schematics, Electronic Assembly: PCB loading, Electronic Assembly: mechanical assembly, Cables: crimping, Cables: harness assembly, Cables: connector/wire soldering, Cables: cable prepping, Testing: oscilloscope, Testing: cable & harness testing, Testing: component testing, Testing: logic analyzer, Machine Operations: automatic component insertion equipment, Machine Operations: surface mount insertion equipment, Machine Operations: wave soldering, Mechanical & Electrical Tools: power air guns, Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps & dies, Mechanical & Electrical Tools: alignment tools, Mechanical & Electrical Tools: measuring tools
What You'll Do.
Maintain continuous system operation
Adjust automation/robotic system components
Repair automation/robotic system components
Replace automation/robotic system components
Modify automation/robotic system components
Troubleshoot electrical systems
Troubleshoot mechanical systems
Troubleshoot pneumatic systems
Troubleshoot hydraulic systems
Ensure preventative maintenance completion
Read electrical schematics
Interpret electrical schematics
Read mechanical diagrams
Interpret mechanical diagrams
Read automated system drawings
Interpret automated system drawings
Collaborate with automation team
Assist engineers with hardware design
Assist engineers with software design
Identify machine malfunctions
Isolate failure mechanisms
Repair failure mechanisms
Perform preventive maintenance
Perform re-qualifications
Assist technicians with installation
Assist engineers with installation
Assist technicians with removal
Assist engineers with removal
Analyze corrective action reports
Implement corrective action reports
Analyze process tracking mechanisms
Implement process tracking mechanisms
Disassemble instruments
Disassemble equipment
Inspect components for defects
Align component parts
Repair component parts
Replace component parts
Balance component parts
Assist engineers with test plans
Assist engineers with calibration plans
Assist engineers with repair plans
Assist engineers with evaluation plans
Perform software maintenance
Perform hardware maintenance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Automation team
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 06-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-01-2026 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 **What a typical day looks like:** ****Work Shift: E Shift 6:00am-6:00pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Wednesday**** * 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 compon
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