AI/ML Automation Engineer

Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an AI/ML Automation engineer located in Austin, TX. Reporting to the Sr Director, Operations Engineering, the AI/ML 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: Define and drive the CEC‑level AI/ML and automation strategy and roadmap, aligned with business goals, data strategy, and site needs Develop and maintain a best‑practice automation catalog covering architectures, equipment standards, controls, AI/ML integration patterns, and deployment guidelines across CEC sites Design and implement scalable AI/ML‑enabled automation solutions, including data pipelines, model integration, edge/cloud architectures, and MLOps patterns Establish and lead a cross‑site automation and AI/ML forum to enable knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and reuse of proven solutions Drive technical alignment and standardization of automation, controls, and AI/ML platforms across all CEC sites Support sites in identifying, prioritizing, and scaling automation and AI use cases, including productivity, quality, and operational efficiency improvements Provide hands‑on, end‑to‑end automation engineering support, from SOW definition through design, build, deployment, and ramp Deliver AI/ML and automation solutions for new customer engagements, including concept development, technical proposals, and fully costed business cases Improve and modernize existing factory automation processes by introducing AI/ML, advanced analytics, and data‑driven decisioning The experience we’re looking to add to our team: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline. 5+ years delivering industrial or manufacturing automation solutions. Experience developing capex‑backed automation solutions with ROI justification. Strong understanding of automation architectures and system integration. Multi‑site or global manufacturing experience. New business capture or proposal engineering experience. Familiarity with automation maturity metrics and scorecards. 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 Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flextronics America LLC