Engineering Technician
Flex · Texas
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Flex (industrial) in Texas. Devises, fabricates and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, server systems, machine tools and measuring instruments.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 32 live postings that list pay, out of 164 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 163 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$132k, from 32 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 55%
- Root cause 51%
- New product launch 39%
- Automation 38%
- Lean 38%
- Six Sigma 29%
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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 an Engineering Technician located in Dallas, Texas.
Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Engineering Technician will support engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development within the manufacturing operations alongside industrial and process engineers.
Shift : Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
The experience we’re looking to add to our team
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in related field preferred
- ✓2+ years’ experience in technical work, trade work or engineering
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ✓Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare test reports and proposals
- ✓Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
- ✓Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
- ✓Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor and at job sites
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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
- •Performs complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development engineering tasks
- •Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems
- •Collects data, analyzes results and implements procedures
- •Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies
- •Devises, fabricates and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, server systems, machine tools and measuring instruments
- •Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design, or to obtain data for development, standardization, quality control and problem resolution
- •Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications
- •Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method
- •Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications
- •Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required to test customer products per their specifications
- •Trains technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment
- •Perform other related 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