Process Engineering Technician 3

About the role

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.

The Process Engineering Technician 3 provides technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment. This role supports production operations by troubleshooting process-related quality issues, creating and modifying machine programs, performing equipment setup and changeovers, and assisting with continuous process improvement initiatives. The technician will support manufacturing processes including wave solder, selective solder, press-fit, and router operations, while working closely with Process Engineers, Operators, and Production teams to maintain process stability, improve yields, and minimize downtime. This position requires the ability to work independently on 3rd shift following initial training and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and support manufacturing equipment used in wave solder, selective solder, press-fit, and router operations.
• Create, edit, and troubleshoot machine programs to support production requirements and process improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve process-related quality issues, yield concerns, and production defects.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and provide technical guidance to production operators.
• Perform line changeovers and equipment configuration changes.
• Collect and document production data including scrap, downtime, defects, and process performance metrics.
• Support process validation activities, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform basic corrective maintenance and escalate equipment-related issues when necessary.
• Follow established escalation procedures to support manufacturing uptime and quality objectives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality teams to drive process improvements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing technician, process technician, engineering technician, equipment technician, or similar technical role.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within electronics manufacturing, PCB, PCBA, SMT, or through-hole assembly environments.
• Experience supporting wave solder, selective solder, press-fit, router, or similar automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience creating, editing, or maintaining machine programs.
• Experience analyzing process defects, yield issues, scrap, and downtime data.
• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field preferred but not required.
• Strong operators with demonstrated technical aptitude and troubleshooting experience are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

3rd Shift | 1100p-0715a Sun-Thu, Research Blvd., Austin, TX