Flex

AutomationTechnician-3

$75–105k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

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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