Engineering Technician - Hardware & Test (Columbia)

Flex; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex, located in Columbia, SC, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support non-production hardware and software design within manufacturing operations. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager and contribute to development activities across engineering services.

The role emphasizes performing complex tests, analyzing data, improving processes, and clear technical communication with managers and customers. Equal opportunity employer and disability accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced technical skills to conduct on‑the‑job training.
• Broad knowledge to contribute to process improvement.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers and customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development tasks.
• Analyzes test results and implements changes to resolve problems.
• Collects data, analyzes results and updates procedures.
• Reviews instructions and blueprints to determine test specs and objectives.
• Devises and assembles mechanical components for products and equipment.
• Sets up tests of units under operational conditions to obtain data.

Skills

Advanced technical skills

Process improvement

Report writing

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Interpreting technical instructions

Job description

Flex, located in Columbia, SC, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support non-production hardware and software design within manufacturing operations. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager and contribute to development activities across engineering services.

The role emphasizes performing complex tests, analyzing data, improving processes, and clear technical communication with managers and customers. Equal opportunity employer and disability accommodations available.