Automation Controls Engineer

United States·Austinmid

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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.

Reporting to the Director Operations Engineering the Automation (Controls) Engineer role involves maintaining and improving automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

Maintain 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 design of regular preventive maintenance and assisting 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.
Coordinates project activities with other functional groups such as engineering, operations, and quality to ensure the efficient execution of continuous improvements
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.

Bachelor’s Degree in related field
3+ years experience in a similar role.
Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Factory Talk ME or SE, Mitsubishi PLC programming experience.
Familiar with AutoCAD Electrical Design
OT Network experience
Must have electrical troubleshooting and design
Strong communication skills required.

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Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-26-2026

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Relocation: Not eligible

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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 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).