Test Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Flex•Austin, TX

1d•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. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Test Engineering Intern located in our Austin, TX Corporate HQ site. Reporting to the PSG Manager, the student will assist with daily engineering tasks while learning, collaborating and working alongside Engineers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (undergrads only).
Interest in diagnostics, quality, or hands‑on technical work.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Basic experience with Excel or similar tools.
Available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for 10-12 week Summer assignment
Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
3.0 minimum GPA

Responsibilities

Execute functional tests on various electronic devices or hardware components.
Use diagnostic tools and software utilities to evaluate functionality and identify issues.
Perform visual inspections, functionality checks, and test documentation.
Record defects, error codes, and test outcomes accurately.
Support technical troubleshooting under guidance from senior technicians or engineers.
Document failure modes, inconsistencies, and testing variances.
Perform root‑cause analysis for recurring failures using Pareto, 5 Whys, and fishbone diagrams.
Maintain detailed logs and ensure accurate data entry into tracking systems.
Assist with reporting KPIs such as FPY, test failure rates, process accuracy, and rework cycles.
Support basic analysis using Excel or Power BI.