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Overview
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Technician located in Austin, TX. 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. What a typical day looks like
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.
Assist 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
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
Cleanroom environment experience preferred, but not required
Benefits
Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
Life Insurance
Matching 401K
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee discounts at local retailers
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: Eligible for domestic relocation only 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).
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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Technician located in Austin, TX. 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. What a typical day looks like
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.
Assist 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
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
Cleanroom environment experience preferred, but not required
Benefits
Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
Life Insurance
Matching 401K
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee discounts at local retailers
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: Eligible for domestic relocation only 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).
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