Engineering Technician

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.Job SummaryPrinciple Accountabilities:- 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.SPECIALIZED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:- Assist with the development and delivery of customer presentations and interface with customers.- Partner with engineers on outside third party developments- Organize documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).- Perform tests per customer specifications and requirements.Education / ExperienceTypically requires an Associates degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience. Typically requires 8 years of related experience.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesDemonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees. Highly skilled with ability to move between projects. Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional techniques and has input to process improvement. Applies new technologies and technological changes.Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customers. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsTechnical high school degreeScope / ImpactMay direct other employees; in some sites, functions as a working supervisor with large scope of responsibility.Decision Making / DiscretionMay make decisions or recommendations for team. Decisions may affect other teams.Supervision / LeadershipRequires little to no instruction. Requires little to no supervision.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.Physical Demands: _Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle small components, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.Job CategoryProduction Engineering**Required Skills**:Optional Skills: