Flex

Manufacturing

AutomationTechnician

Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Automation Technician at Flex. Skills: automation engineering services, hardware and software design and development, system operation maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, preventive maintenance, PLCs, reading schematics and diagrams, analyzing test results, collaboration with automation team, documentation and record keeping, software and equipment maintenance, assisting engineers in design and development, training technicians and operators. Mai”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain continuous system operation; return to serviceability

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability; Analyzes engineering test results, and implements changes to resolve problems

Eligibility Requirements

Shift: 6pm-6am Wed, Thu, Fri and every other Sat

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Understanding of PLCs, Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings, Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment, awareness of safety

Nice to Have

Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers, Assists engineers with outside third party automation developments, Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures)

What You'll Do.

Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting

or modifying automation/robotic system components

Troubleshoot electrical

pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components

Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis

Read and interpret electrical schematics

mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings

Analyzes engineering test results

and implements changes to resolve problems

Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems

Records procedures and results

numerical and graphical data

and recommendations for changes in product or method

documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications

Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications

Trains other technicians and operators on products

processes and equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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; Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment

Communication Scope

Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers

Full Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 05-07-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-31-2026 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 General Purpose: Supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production). Shift: **6pm-6am Wed, Thu, Fri and every other Sat** Principle Accountabilities: · 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 · Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components · 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. · Analyzes engineering test results, and implements changes to resolve problems. · Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems. · Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method. · Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications. · Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications. · Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment. · Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment · Strong awareness

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