Test Engineer 3

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Test Engineer for its Austin, TX location. You will design test procedures, automate test execution, and analyze data for continuous improvement to deliver robust end-customer solutions.

Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, you will act as a technical lead and individual contributor in a high-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related.
• 3+ 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

Responsibilities

• Design test procedures and test plans for product validation.
• Automate test execution and data collection for efficiency.
• Analyze data to drive continuous improvement and quality.
• Deliver robust end-customer solutions and report findings to leadership.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Linux

Hardware testing

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

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 Test Engineering Manager, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related
• 3+ 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

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.

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).