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Facilities Engineer

Flex · California

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
21 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Flex (industrial) in California. Research facility products or equipment specifications and performance requirements to define designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.

They ask for
6+ years · degree preferred
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$169k.

Median of the low and high ends of 71 live postings that list pay, out of 153 reliability engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 152 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $115k–$169k, from 70 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 71%
  • New product launch 44%
  • FMEA 40%
  • Automation 31%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
  • Tooling 22%

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Facilities Engineer at Flex in other locations

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Full description from FlexAs posted on their careers site.Show

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.

The Facilities Engineer will be based in Milpitas, CA, reporting to the Sr Director Facilities applies engineering values to design, modify or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Research facility products or equipment specifications and performance

requirements

to define designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.

  • ✓Research engineering proposals, process

requirements

and related technical data pertaining to industrial facilities machinery and equipment design.

  • ✓Defines feasibility of designing new plant facilities equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors.
  • ✓Provides technical facilities information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
  • ✓Compiles and research facilities research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment.
  • ✓Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technical changes and developments in industry.
  • ✓Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • ✓Guides projects and project teams.

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred or equivalent experience and training.
  • ✓Typically requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience.
  • ✓Critical Power Industry experience preferred
  • ✓Experience in clean rooms 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 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

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