Electronics Process Tech III - 3rd Shift, Improve Yields

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is looking for a Process Engineering Technician 3 to provide technical support for high-volume electronics manufacturing. You will troubleshoot processes, create and modify machine programs, set up equipment, and assist with continuous improvement to improve yields and uptime.

The technician will support processes including wave solder, selective solder, press-fit, and router operations, working with Process Engineers, Operators, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial technician role.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and support manufacturing equipment used in wave solder, selective solder, press-fit, and router operations.
• Create, edit, and troubleshoot machine programs to support production requirements and process improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve process-related quality issues, yield concerns, and production defects.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and provide technical guidance to production operators.
• Perform line changeovers and equipment configuration changes.
• Collect and document production data including scrap, downtime, defects, and process performance metrics.
• Support process validation activities, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform basic corrective maintenance and escalate equipment-related issues when necessary.
• Follow established escalation procedures to support manufacturing uptime and quality objectives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Data collection

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Electronics

Tools

Machine programming

Wave solder equipment

Process monitoring tools

Job description

Flex is looking for a Process Engineering Technician 3 to provide technical support for high-volume electronics manufacturing. You will troubleshoot processes, create and modify machine programs, set up equipment, and assist with continuous improvement to improve yields and uptime.

The technician will support processes including wave solder, selective solder, press-fit, and router operations, working with Process Engineers, Operators, and Production teams.