Equipment Automation Technician - night shift

## Equipment Automation Technician - night shiftApplylocations: USA, TX, Austintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 8, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: WD222286Job Posting Start Date 06-08-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-08-2026Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.## ## Job Summary**What a typical day looks like:****\*\*Work Shift: 600pm-600am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Saturday\*\**** Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components* Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability* Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.* Understanding of PLCs* Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.* Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.* Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.* Through troubleshooting, identifies machine malfunctions and isolates the failure mechanism.* Repairs the failure mechanism in the most cost-effective manner.* Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.* Performs calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.* Assists process technicians and engineers with the installation and removal of process equipment.* Analyzes and implements corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms.* Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.* Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry.* Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment.* Highest level may perform both software and hardware maintenance.**The experience we’re looking to add to our team:*** Computer skills* Experience with material handling, automation and/or robotics equipment* Electronic Assembly: schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly* Cables: crimping, harness assembly, connector/wire soldering, cable prepping* Testing: oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, troubleshooting, component testing, logic analyzer* Machine Operations: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, wave soldering* Mechanical & Electrical Tools: power air guns, taps & dies, alignment tools, measuring tools**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 CategoryProduction EngineeringRelocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only## Is Sponsorship Available?NoFlex 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 (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). #J-18808-Ljbffr