Process Engineering Technician-1
Flex · Texas
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Flex (industrial) in Texas. In this role, you will troubleshoot process and quality issues, create and modify machine programs, perform equipment setup and changeovers, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $76k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 73 process engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 72 other live process postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $76k–$120k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 45%
- Lean 32%
- SPC 26%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
- New product launch 25%
- ✓ Team leadership 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job Summary
If you currently work as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Process Technician, Engineering Technician, Process Engineering Technician, Equipment Technician, or Manufacturing Process Technician , you may be a great fit for this opportunity.
Job Information
The Process Engineering Technician - Press-Fit & Router provides technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment. In this role, you will troubleshoot process and quality issues, create and modify machine programs, perform equipment setup and changeovers, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve yields, reduce downtime, and maintain process stability.
The Technician will support manufacturing processes including 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 3 rd Shift following initial training and onboarding.
3rd Shift | 11PM – 7:15PM | Sun – Thurs
Hourly Rate + 12.5% differential
Research Blvd., Austin, TX
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Set up, configure, and support manufacturing equipment used in 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.
- ✓Minimum
Qualifications
- ✓1-2 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 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.
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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