Engineering Technician

Flex · Massachusetts

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Flex (industrial) in Massachusetts. Fabricate or modify brackets, tubing, fixtures, and prototype components.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Machining, Welding, Tooling

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How this role compares

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Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

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✓ Tooling 61%
Lean 57%
Root cause 48%
Automation 46%
New product launch 41%
SolidWorks 41%

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Position Summary

The Engineering Technician supports prototype fabrication, assembly, instrumentation, testing, troubleshooting, laboratory operations, and pre-production builds for liquid-cooling products. This hands-on role works closely with mechanical, thermal, reliability, and manufacturing engineers.

Key Responsibilities

· Assemble, modify, and rework prototype liquid-cooling systems.

· Install pumps, radiators, manifolds, tubing, hoses, fittings, sensors, and controls.

· Fabricate or modify brackets, tubing, fixtures, and prototype components.

· Build and operate thermal, flow, pressure, leak, endurance, and reliability test setups.

· Install thermocouples, flow meters, pressure transducers, and data-acquisition equipment.

· Execute test procedures and accurately record configurations, results, and anomalies.

· Perform pressure testing, leak testing, flushing, filling, coolant sampling, and draining.

· Support troubleshooting, teardown, inspection, and failure analysis.

· Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, tools, and consumables.

· Develop and improve work instructions and test documentation.

· Support engineering, demonstration, and pre-production builds.

Qualifications

· Associate degree, technical certification, military training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.

· Typically 5+ years of relevant technician, prototype, laboratory, manufacturing, automotive, HVAC, or electromechanical experience.

· Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read drawings, schematics, and BOMs.

· Experience with hand tools, tubing, fittings, seals, instrumentation, and test equipment.

· Strong troubleshooting, documentation, organization, and safety practices.

· Liquid-cooling, HVAC, refrigeration, hydraulic, aerospace, or datacenter experience preferred.

· Machining, brazing, soldering, welding, wiring, or controls experience is beneficial.

What Success Looks Like

· Prototypes and tests are completed safely, correctly, and on time.

· Test configurations and observations are accurately documented.

· Laboratory equipment remains organized and operational.

· Build and serviceability issues are identified early.

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At JetCool, a Flex company, we’re at the forefront of liquid cooling innovation, delivering advanced solutions that empower our partners in AI and high-performance computing. United by a shared purpose, our teams are pushing the limits of what’s possible and tackling complex challenges.

A career at JetCool offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping build smarter, more sustainable data centers. Together, we’re not just advancing technology — we’re redefining cooling standards to create a more sustainable tomorrow.

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