Automation Equipment Technician 4

Flex•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. General Purpose: Supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

Requirements

Understanding of PLCs
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
Strong awareness of safety

Nice To Haves

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). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, 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 with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.

Responsibilities

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
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
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.
Analyzes engineering test results, and implements changes to resolve problems.
Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method.
Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.
Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment.
Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
Strong awareness of safety
Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers.
Assists engineers with outside third party automation developments
Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).