Test Development Engineer

Flex•Austin, TX

5d•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. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Mechanical Test Development Engineer located onsite in Austin, TX What a typical day looks like: Design and develop test mechanisms for printed circuit board assemblies and High Level Assemblies. Develop full turnkey Automated Test Equipment mechanical solutions using manual, semi-automated and automated mechanical techniques are required by the customer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure product compliance with specifications and standards. Create a complete CAD package for testers including Assembly Drawings as required. Interface with vendors and machine shops to fabricate mechanical components. Create mechanical Bills of Material for designed equipment. Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in testing technologies and manufacturing techniques. Work with CNC router to produce mechanical components. Research techniques for robust mechanical / electrical interfaces to a variety of connection types. Interface with customers to resolve issues related to product. Occasionally design / layout custom fixture interface boards. Work with electrical engineers on overall test strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Must have experience designing electromechanical fixtures and mechanical mechanisms
Must have PCBA or high level assembly fixturing experience
Must have 8+ years of experience in mechanical testing, product development, or a related field.
Previous experience with Solid Works creating both 2D and 3D designs required
Familiarity with automated test equipment methods and techniques.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to mechanical testing (automotive, medical, aerospace)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Auto CAD software (or similar) and simulation tools is a plus.
CNC setup and operation knowledge
Experience with PCBA layout software is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and develop test mechanisms for printed circuit board assemblies and High Level Assemblies.
Develop full turnkey Automated Test Equipment mechanical solutions using manual, semi-automated and automated mechanical techniques are required by the customer.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure product compliance with specifications and standards.
Create a complete CAD package for testers including Assembly Drawings as required.
Interface with vendors and machine shops to fabricate mechanical components.
Create mechanical Bills of Material for designed equipment.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in testing technologies and manufacturing techniques.
Work with CNC router to produce mechanical components.
Research techniques for robust mechanical / electrical interfaces to a variety of connection types.
Interface with customers to resolve issues related to product.
Occasionally design / layout custom fixture interface boards.
Work with electrical engineers on overall test strategy.