Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift Job Listing at Flex in Austin, TX (Job ID WD184622)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 06-13-2024 Job Posting End Date 08-12-2024Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.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. Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Engineer (2nd Shift)  located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Automation Engineer is responsible for specifying, designing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and application as required to meet specifications.

This position is on 2nd Shift (M-F) from 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

What a typical day looks like:

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
• Understand the machine operating principle, consequence of wear and tear parts and product defects.
• Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
• Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of automation equipment.
• Should prepare why-why analysis & drive for permanent corrective actions.
• Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.
• Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function.
• Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the automation framework and associated processes for new products.
• Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.
• Demonstrates and thorough understanding of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions.

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

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience with Automated Manufacturing Equipment (PLCs, Botest, Vision systems, to name a few).
• Experience utilizing an MES (Manufacturing Execution System/Shop Floor System).
• Experience with validation of automated processes and equipment (IQ GRR, Process Development, Engineering Studies, OQ, PQ).
• Proven experience providing remote production support.
• Experience with optimizing automated equipment and processes.
• Experience working on Automated Manufacturing Equipment in an FDA regulated, Medical or Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (Preferred).
• Experience working with Cognex Vision Systems (Preferred).

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

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 accessibility@flex.com 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).

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