Automation Engineer - Robotics, Vision & AMRs

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Automation Engineer in Austin, TX to support fully automated assembly lines. You will program and troubleshoot robotics and vision systems, develop equipment for electrical component assembly, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Required are a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and 3+ years of experience with robotics and automation, including CAD tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Expect up to 15% travel and a hands-on, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• BS (and/or MS) Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Robotics programming with UR, Fanuc, Omron, Yamaha or Epson.
• Experience with pneumatics, sensors or conveyors.
• Integration experience with custom automation or turnkey solutions.
• Experience with vision systems, HMIs, and AMRs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.
• Clear communication with internal and external teams; willingness to learn new tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Support automation cells and equipment including Co-bot, SCARA, gantry, gripper, torque driver, dispenser, conveyor, vision system and custom devices.
• Program factory automation equipment (robots, machine vision, servos, pneumatics).
• Troubleshoot automated processes or equipment when errors occur.
• Create and modify equipment to improve electrical component assembly.
• Create documentation for equipment or automation processes.
• Coordinate with vendors and maintenance to ensure spare parts and preventive maintenance.
• Travel within the US up to 15%.

Skills

Robotics programming

Communication

Learning new tech

Troubleshooting

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Vision systems

AMRs

Job description

Flex is seeking an Automation Engineer in Austin, TX to support fully automated assembly lines. You will program and troubleshoot robotics and vision systems, develop equipment for electrical component assembly, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Required are a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and 3+ years of experience with robotics and automation, including CAD tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Expect up to 15% travel and a hands-on, cross-functional environment.