Flex

Functional Test Engineer-3

Flex$95K — $115K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (MSEE or advanced degree preferred).
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis and system-level testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting, with advanced Linux command-line skills.
  • Expertise in integrating and diagnosing computer and server hardware/software in high-level assembly environments.
  • Experience with data acquisition systems (DAQs) and sensors like thermocouples and flow meters.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical analysis for data-driven decision-making and troubleshooting.
  • End-to-end development of test operations processes, including creating SOPs and process flowcharts.

Responsibilities

  • Drive launch and support of high-power AI/ML and GPU server platforms with advanced liquid cooling.
  • Develop and implement test processes for full rack assembly and integration ensuring quality and performance.
  • Design testing procedures and automate test execution to enhance efficiency.
  • Analyze test data to identify areas for continuous improvement in product quality.
  • Leverage liquid cooling expertise to ensure robust end-customer solutions.
  • Train team members on Linux fundamentals and hardware troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics.
  • Collaborate on the integration of liquid cooling within the overall system testing architecture.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability options.
  • Matching 401(k) contributions.
  • Generous vacation and paid sick time.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Engineerlocated in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager,the Test Engineer will serve as a key technical lead and individual contributor for a new liquid-cooled server rack product line. You will drive launch and ongoing support of high-power AI/ML, GPU, and hardware accelerator-based server, storage, and networking platforms featuring advanced liquid cooling. This role owns test process development for full rack (L6,10/L11) assembly and integration—ensuring quality, performance, and safety—across NPI and sustaining production. You’ll design procedures, automate test execution, analyze data for continuous improvement, and leverage liquid cooling expertise to deliver robust end-customer solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related field (MSEE or advanced degree preferred).
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis and system-level testing within a high-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), advanced Linux command-line operations, and hardware/network troubleshooting including the ability to train others on Linux fundamentals.
  • Expertise in computer and server hardware/software integration, diagnostics, and repair -particularly within a manufacturing or high-level assembly environment
  • Experience with DAQs and sensors (thermocouples, flow meters, pressure sensors).
  • Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and its application to data-driven troubleshooting and decision-making
  • End-to-end development of the test operations process, including SOPs, work instructions, process flowcharts, operational activities, and destination routing.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Performing hands-on debugging, validation, and system-level failure analysis of next-generation server and rack systems within a high-mix, high-ambiguity manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Linux CLI proficiency, hardware integration expertise, and advanced troubleshooting skills across L6, and L10, test stages. Ability to train others on Linux basics.
  • System architecture understanding—how liquid cooling integrates with overall system testing.
  • Intermediate programming in Bash and Python.
  • Familiarity with liquid cooling components (pumps, radiators, cold plates, chillers, reservoirs, tubing, fittings, coolants).
  • Leak detection/prevention techniques and best practices.

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

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 09-03-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-08-2026 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
NASDAQ

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