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Automation Engineer

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Flex

Automation Engineer

Austin, TX

Job Posting Start Date 11-20-2024 Job Posting End Date 12-25-2024

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Automation Engineer located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Sr Dir Operations Engineering the Automation Engineer is responsible for specifying, designing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
  • Program robots (Yaskawa, Universal, Omron) and automation equipment (Omron, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley - Rockwell, Keyence).
  • Experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, especially as related to manufacturing.
  • Develop and Maintain equipment standards for design, components, controls, signals & documentation.
  • Develop Scope of Work documentation to be followed for new equipment projects.
  • Wiring of controls including working knowledge of safety relay circuitry.
  • Troubleshoot to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.
  • Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
  • Understand the machine operating standards, consequence of wear and tear parts and product defects.
  • Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
  • Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment.
  • Should prepare why-why evaluation & drive for permanent corrective actions.
  • Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment solutions.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of experience as an automation engineer in a high speed, high volume manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of electromechanical assembly equipment, PLC Programming and Logic (RSLOGIX/Allen Bradley).
  • Experience with troubleshooting for root cause with electromechanical automation equipment and driving a corrective action.
  • Maintaining standards for equipment design, controls and documentation.
Some of our preferred experiences:
  • Experience in data center, server/storage, sheet metal manufacturing.
  • Experience working within an Electronic Manufacturing Service company.
  • Experience working around Liquid Cooling, Thermal cooling, etc.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee discounts at local retailers
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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 celebrate diversity and 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).

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: Flex-WD192155
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led