Automation Engineer: CAD/PLC & Robotics | Milpitas

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Milpitas, California team. You will design, develop and deploy automation solutions across manufacturing cells, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems, guiding projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities include equipment design reviews, on-site build support, qualification protocols, and optimizing workflows for safety and efficiency. A strong background in electrical engineering and hands-on automation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of engineering experience with automation and PLC/robotics.
• Experience with design and deployment of automation equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• CAD/robot/PLC programming and other automation components.
• On-site support during machine build, debug and testing/qualification.
• Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities.
• Define, develop and deploy automation into Flex sites for maximum efficiency and safety.

Skills

Automation concepts

Electrical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Job description

Flex is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Milpitas, California team. You will design, develop and deploy automation solutions across manufacturing cells, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems, guiding projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities include equipment design reviews, on-site build support, qualification protocols, and optimizing workflows for safety and efficiency. A strong background in electrical engineering and hands-on automation is required.