Test Engineer

Job Posting Start Date 06-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-28-2026

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Engineer located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Director, Test Engineering the Test Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment. 

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing. 
• Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices required to test, and record test data. 
• Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues. 
• Evaluates and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel. 
• May develops or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software. 
• Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem solving techniques. 
• Resolves test yield problems by performing evaluation of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements. 
• Perform and support equipment verification and integration in production. 
• Create and maintain process documentation. 
• Actively search for new technologies or procedures in the test sector. 
• Defines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations. 

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires 6 years of experience in test engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related area.
• Demonstrates advanced operations, technical and people and/or process skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business.
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate with managers and employees of the organizations
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.   
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• Impacts the near-term (quarterly/semi-annual) operational success of the function. Creates functional processes or technologies. Executes functional strategic plans and objectives at the site. Demonstrates experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• 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

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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