Debug Technician-2

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner helping brands design, build, and deliver innovative products. We are seeking a skilled technician to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical assemblies at the component level in a fast-paced setting.

You will operate oscilloscopes and other test equipment, provide guidance to colleagues, and collaborate with engineering on issues and updates. Training and documentation duties are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Able to troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical assemblies.
• Proficient with electronic test equipment and procedures.
• Ability to write reports, procedures, and training materials.
• Provide technical guidance to other technicians and teams.
• Capable of training others on PCBA debugging.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical and electrical assemblies at the component level.
• Operates electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes) and conducts specialized tests.
• Provides technical guidance to other technical personnel.
• Collaborates with engineering on functionality issues and procedures updates.
• Presents training to build and service assembler teams.
• Develops and maintains work instructions, logs, and material specs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Technical guidance

Documentation

Training

Tools

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.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical and electrical assemblies used in equipment at the component level.
• Operates electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and conducts special tests as required.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to other technical personnel.
• Collaborates with engineering on functionality issues and procedure updates.
• Presents training, when necessary, to the new build and service assembler teams.
• Contributes to the development of work instructions, batch records, equipment logs, material specifications and other device history documents.
• Helps monitor productivity of our equipment by tracking yields and equipment cycle rates.
• Assists with the installation, debug and validation of process equipment.
• Follows all safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Develops and maintains Debug Guide to troubleshoot PCBA.
• Provides training and PCBA debugging guidance to other debug technicians.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Has awareness of new technologies/ techniques. Demonstrates detailed functional knowledge and may lead process. Demonstrates advanced technical skills.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customers.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Scope / Impact

Moderate impact. May have influence on multiple programs or areas.

Decision Making / Discretion

Limited expectations to make decisions outside immediate work assignments. Decisions only affect individual.

Supervision / Leadership

Requires general instructions on routine assignments and detailed instructions on new assignments. Typically requires close supervision.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle small components, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

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).