Automation Technician - WD190992

$38,000 - $59,000/Yr

Flex - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Austin, TX

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Automation Technician role at Flex is focused on maintaining and troubleshooting automation and robotic systems to ensure continuous operation. The position involves working with various mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, performing preventative maintenance, and collaborating with engineers to develop automation solutions. The technician will also be responsible for calibrating equipment and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components
• Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams
• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems
• Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software for automation solutions
• Identify machine malfunctions and isolate the failure mechanism
• Repair failure mechanisms in a cost-effective manner
• Perform preventive maintenance at specified intervals
• Perform calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment
• Assist process technicians and engineers with installation and removal of process equipment
• Analyze and implement corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms
• Disassemble instruments and inspect components for defects
• Align, repair, replace, and balance component parts and circuitry
• Assist engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans.

Requirements

• Computer skills
• Experience with material handling, automation and/or robotics equipment
• Electronic Assembly: schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly
• Cables: crimping, harness assembly, connector/wire soldering, cable prepping
• Testing: oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, troubleshooting, component testing, logic analyzer
• Machine Operations: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, wave soldering
• Mechanical & Electrical Tools: power air guns, taps & dies, alignment tools, measuring tools

Benefits

• Full range of medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Matching 401K
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers