Equipment Automation Technician

What a typical day looks like:

Work Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday

Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability

Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.

Understanding of PLCs

Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.

Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.

Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.

Through troubleshooting, identifies machine malfunctions and isolates the failure mechanism.

Repairs the failure mechanism in the most cost-effective manner.

Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.

Performs calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.

Assists process technicians and engineers with the installation and removal of process equipment.

Analyzes and implements corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms.

Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.

Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry.

Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment.

Highest level may perform both software and hardware maintenance.

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

Computer skills

Experience with material handling, automation and/or robotics equipment

Electronic Assembly: schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly

Cables: crimping, harness assembly, connector/wire soldering, cable prepping

Testing: oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, troubleshooting, component testing, logic analyzer

Machine Operations: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, wave soldering

Mechanical & Electrical Tools: power air guns, taps & dies, alignment tools, measuring tools

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-20-2026 Job Posting End Date 01-20-2027

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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 [email protected] 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).