Flex

Test Engineer

Flex$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience in test engineering, particularly in high-tech electronics.
  • Advanced technical and process management skills with a focus on customer relations.
  • Expert knowledge of technical functions and interdependencies across multiple technologies and processes.
  • Proficient in analyzing and interpreting scientific and technical literature and producing technical documentation.
  • Strong ability in advanced mathematics and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Skilled in problem definition, data collection, and analytical reasoning.
  • Proven track record of leading complex initiatives impacting operational success.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate the efforts of technical personnel in developing and designing test equipment and processes.
  • Oversee the procurement, calibration, and implementation of testing instruments and equipment.
  • Collaborate with scientific and engineering teams to troubleshoot product and system testing issues.
  • Analyze test data and prepare detailed reports for engineering and management use.
  • Develop and utilize software and hardware for electronic products testing.
  • Train test technicians and operators on hardware, software, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Identify root causes of test yield problems and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 06-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-28-2026

Job Summary

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

Reporting to the Director, Test Engineering the Test Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing.
  • Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices required to test, and record test data.
  • Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues.
  • Evaluates and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel.
  • May develops or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software.
  • Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem solving techniques.
  • Resolves test yield problems by performing evaluation of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements.
  • Perform and support equipment verification and integration in production.
  • Create and maintain process documentation.
  • Actively search for new technologies or procedures in the test sector.
  • Defines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.


The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Typically requires 6 years of experience in test engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related area.
  • Demonstrates advanced operations, technical and people and/or process skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate with managers and employees of the organizations
  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Impacts the near-term (quarterly/semi-annual) operational success of the function. Creates functional processes or technologies. Executes functional strategic plans and objectives at the site. Demonstrates experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives.


BO18

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

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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