Test Engineer

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Test Engineer in Austin, TX who will design procedures, automate test execution, analyze data, and deliver robust end-customer solutions.

Reporting to the Director of Test Engineering, you will lead testing activities, calibrate instruments, train technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and 6+ years of hands-on testing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in failure analysis and system-level testing in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), advanced Linux command-line operations, and hardware/network troubleshooting including the ability to train others on Linux fundamentals.
• Expertise in computer and server hardware/software integration, diagnostics, and repair in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis applied to data-driven troubleshooting and decision-making.
• Experience in medical testing and FDA validation of equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs and/or coordinates testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing.
• Directs and coordinates development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments and control devices for testing and data recording.
• Interprets test data and prepares technical reports for engineering and management.
• Develops or uses software/hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems.
• Trains floor staff and technicians on test hardware/software and problem-solving techniques.
• Resolves test yield problems by root-cause evaluation and corrective actions.

Skills

Python

Bash

Linux

Hardware troubleshooting

Data analysis

System testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related

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. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Engineer located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Director, Test Engineering, the Test Engineer will serve as a key technical lead and individual contributor. You’ll design procedures, automate test execution, analyze data for continuous improvement, and leverage expertise to deliver robust end-customer solutions.

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing.
• Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices required to test, and record test data.
• Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues.
• Evaluates and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel.
• May develops or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software.
• Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem solving techniques.
• Resolves test yield problems by performing evaluation of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements.
• Perform and support equipment verification and integration in production.
• Create and maintain process documentation.
• Actively search for new technologies or procedures in the test sector.
• Defines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in failure analysis and system‑level testing within a high‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), advanced Linux command‑line operations, and hardware/network troubleshooting including the ability to train others on Linux fundamentals.
• Expertise in computer and server hardware/software integration, diagnostics, and repair -particularly within a manufacturing or high‑level assembly environment
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and its application to data‑driven troubleshooting and decision‑making
• Experience in medical testing and FDA validation of equipment and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Performing hands‑on debugging, validation, and system‑level failure analysis of next‑generation server and rack systems within a high‑mix, high‑ambiguity manufacturing environment.
• System architecture understanding
• Intermediate programming in Bash and Python.
• Leak detection/prevention techniques and best practices.

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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.

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