Electrical Engineering Manager
Flex · Texas
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Flex (industrial) in Texas. Design, Process & Technology Engineering.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $124k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 63 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 62 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $124k–$135k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 49%
- Team leadership 24%
- Automation 22%
- SAP 22%
- FMEA 21%
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Job Summary
Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Electrical Engineering Manager located in Dallas , TX.
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Electrical Engineering Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for the electrical engineering department. This role is responsible for overseeing engineering operations, driving innovation, and ensuring successful execution of projects through hands-on guidance and tactical flexibility. This role requires a strong technical engineering background, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive engineering excellence and project success.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team
- ✓Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- ✓8+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- ✓Technical knowledge of protection & control systems, medium voltage switchgear protection, low voltage systems for substation control buildings for AC & DC power, and power systems analysis.
- ✓Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and other industry applicable standards and codes.
- ✓Proven track record of managing engineering teams and complex projects.
- ✓Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, tools, and regulatory standards.
- ✓Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Experience with budget management and strategic planning.
- ✓Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
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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.
What a typical day looks like
- •Define and execute long-term engineering strategies and align them with company goals, regulatory frameworks, and industry advancements.
- •Champion initiatives related to innovation and modernization within the industry.
- •Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and test technicians, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- •Represents engineering in strategic customer engagements; builds and maintains strong relationships with key customers.
- •Leads cross-functional initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and product reliability; participates in shaping customer strategy and retention in partnership with business development group.
- •Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems and components for new and existing products related to substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and power distribution.
- •Drives collaboration with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, project management, and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability.
- •Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet operational and strategic goals.
- •Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality standards.
- •Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic planning and innovation.
- •Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff.
- •Provide technical guidance and decision-making support on complex engineering challenges.
- •Performs other duties as assigned.
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