Automation Engineer

Flex; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner in Orangeburg, SC, seeking an Automation Engineer to specify, design, install and maintain automation equipment and applications. You will program PLCs, robots, and vision systems, and support project life cycles from concept to production.

Join Flex to lead automation projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations at our Orangeburg site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5 years of engineering experience including automation, PLC, robot/vision systems preferred.
• Hands-on engineering role experience required.
• Ability to design, engineer and deploy automation equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, install, and maintain automation equipment and tooling.
• Program PLCs, robotics, and automation components.
• Test and inspect components; perform troubleshooting and qualification.
• Lead projects from concept through fabrication and production.
• Provide on-site support during machine build, debugging and testing.
• Draft documentation and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

Robot systems

Vision systems

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cobalt

Oscilloscope

Job description

Flex 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.

Automation Engineer – Orangeburg, SC

Reporting to the Automation Manager, this role will be responsible for specifying, designing, installing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

What you’ll do:

• CAD, robot and PLC programming, and other automation components.
• Testing: oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer. Inspection: bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools.
• Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools.
• Office skills: Office software to include word processing, spreadsheet and presentation.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several.
• Take ownership during the entire life cycle of automation projects, from concept to feasibility and from fabrication and test to production.
• Define, develop, and deploy automation into Flex sites. Design the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to suppliers.
• Provide on‑site support during machine build, debug and testing/qualification.
• Supervise installation and testing to verify requirements and specifications are met.
• Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities. manufacturing solutions with the best combination of manual, semi‑automation and/or full automation. Evaluate and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Participate in design reviews and provide status reports as per established schedule.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of Engineering Experience, including broad-based Automation and Engineering PLC, Robot/Cobalt, Vision Systems (Preferred).
• 5 years of experience in Engineering role hands on experience.
• Design and engineer moderate and complex automation equipment, tooling, and applications.
• Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Support new product development automation needs, facilitate assembly processes through the implementation of assembly cells and automated equipment at NPI stage and ensure meeting development timeline.

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 [e-mail] 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).