Automation Technician

Position: Automation Technician-3
## Automation Technician-3

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USA, TX, Austin time type:
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September 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
WD222175

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:
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* 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 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## ## Job Category Production Engineering## 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.

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