Flex

Automation Engineer

Flex$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proficient in robotics programming with UR/Fanuc/Omron/Yamaha/Epson
  • Experience with pneumatics, sensors, and conveyors
  • Familiarity with vision systems, HMIs, and AMRs
  • Ability to create schematics using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
  • Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and support automation equipment in manufacturing
  • Support automation cells and various robotic and automation technologies
  • Program factory automation equipment including robots and vision systems
  • Troubleshoot automated processes or equipment errors
  • Design and modify equipment for manufacturing processes
  • Create documentation for equipment and automation processes
  • Coordinate with vendors and maintenance for spare parts and maintenance plans

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Summary

To support production and troubleshoot activities on fully automated assembly lines for manufacturing, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Austin, TX.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Support automation cells and equipment including Co-bot, SCARA, gantry, gripper, torque driver, dispenser, conveyor, vision system and custom devices.
  • Programming factory automation equipment (robots, machine vision, servos, pneumatics, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot automated processes or equipment when errors occur.
  • Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.
  • Create documentation for equipment or automation processes.
  • Work with vendors and plant maintenance to ensure all automation equipment has appropriate spare parts, and a robust Preventive Maintenance plan.
  • Perform the work listed in the standard operating procedures as well as work assigned by upper management.
  • Communicate and interface with engineers, designers, and operations managers.
  • Deploying systems at customer facilities and performing service work. Travel within the US up to 15%.

The experience we9re looking to add to our team

  • BS (and/or MS) Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Robotics programming, at least one of these UR/Fanuc/Omron/Yamaha/Epson
  • Experience with pneumatics, sensors or conveyors.
  • Integration experience with custom automation or turn-key solutions
  • Experience with vision systems, HMIs, and AMRs.
  • Ability to use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software program to create schematics or drawings.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.
  • Ability to learn new technologies.

What you9ll 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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-26-2026 Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
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