X-Ray Structural Test Engineer

Flex•Austin, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an X-Ray Structural Test Engineer in Austin, TX to support their manufacturing operations. This role involves writing and debugging automated x-ray inspection programs, performing manual inspections, monitoring program performance, and providing feedback to other operations for continuous improvement. The engineer will also guide x-ray operators, offer technical assistance for design and product improvements, and collaborate with equipment manufacturers to enhance defect detection and machine reliability.

Requirements

1-2-year prior experience in writing and debugging automated x-ray inspection programs.
Awareness of SMT and PTH soldering processes in manufacturing.
Awareness of IPC and other electronic manufacturing standards and processes, and how they apply to various classes of products (i.e. medical, automotive).
Creativity and awareness of new technologies/ techniques along with “out of the box” thinking.
Demonstrates advanced technical skills.
Experience working with PC and networks along with the ability to do basic trouble shooting.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from engineers, managers, and customers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
Flexibility and availability to help the teammates.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
Ability to learn complex algorithms and settings on the job.

Responsibilities

Write and debug automated x-ray inspection programs on ViTrox V810, ViTrox QX1 x-ray inspection systems.
Perform manual x-ray inspections on Nordson Dage x-ray inspection systems.
Monitor and audit real time program performance and make corrections.
Provide feedback to SMT, PTH, and pressfit operations on component/board level performance for continuous process improvement.
Work with and provide guidance to x-ray operators to increase their accuracy and efficiency.
Provide technical assistance to process and product engineering for future designs and existing product improvements.
Work extensively with x-ray equipment manufacturer to improve defect detection capabilities, improve machine reliability and work on other mutually beneficial assignments.