Flex

Test Engineering Manager

Flex$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of engineering experience with supervisory responsibilities
  • Mastery of testing procedures and functional knowledge across teams
  • Ability to impact long-term success of engineering functions
  • Experience in strategic planning and implementation of initiatives
  • Proven track record in decision-making affecting engineering operations
  • Skills in talent recognition and leadership essential for workforce development

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate technical personnel for testing apparatus design
  • Manage procurement, installation, and calibration of testing equipment
  • Define conditions and sequences for conducting tests
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve testing issues
  • Evaluate test data and prepare technical reports
  • Develop software for testing electronic products
  • Train test technicians on test procedures and problem-solving techniques
  • Identify and implement process improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life Insurance coverage
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
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 Engineering Manager located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Director, Test Engineering the Test Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures, strategies, systems, components, and modifications. Acts as an advisor to test engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations and acts as a liaison to other engineering functions. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.

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, telemeter and record test data.
  • Defines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
  • 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.
  • Develops or uses 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 proper problem-solving techniques.
  • Resolves test yield problems by performing evaluation of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements.
  • Coordinates all activities and all testers during each testing phase of a project or program.
  • Maintains awareness of testing alternatives at a level where they can be analyzed and the most effective testing strategy selected and agreed.
  • Assesses and advises on the practicality of testing process alternatives.
  • Identifies improvements to the process and assists in their implementation.
  • Ensures that any risks associated with the agreed test strategy and the system test plan are clearly documented and described to the clients/users and colleagues.
  • Manages all risks associated with the testing and takes preventative action when any risks become unacceptable.
  • Plans, arranges, and controls meetings, workshops and relations with client/user staff during test planning and throughout subsequent development and testing activities.


The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Typically requires 9 years of engineering experience including supervision.
  • Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses.
  • Impacts the long-term (annual) direction and financial or operational success of the function and/or site. Approves and/or creates functional processes or technologies.
  • Establishes and ensures effective achievement of functional strategic plans and objectives for the site. May have P&L responsibility for the function. Develops plans for structuring and implementing major initiatives.
  • Makes decisions for the function and the site. Decisions may affect site.
  • Recognizes and develops talent as a key element of executing operational business plans. Ensures Flex values are part of site work life. Provides strategic leadership for the function and the site.


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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
NASDAQ

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