Senior Automation Controls Engineer (Manufacturing) Senior Automation Controls Engineer (Manufacturing)

Job Posting Start Date 07-31-2025 Job Posting End Date 09-30-2025Flex 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. Job Summary Reporting to the Sr. Director, Automation Engineering the Automation (Controls) Engineer role involves maintaining and improving automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications. What a typical day looks like: Designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining control systems in manufacturing equipment. Build and design for standardized automation cells and custom automated solutions from scratch for manufacturing. Designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining PLC software and wiring. Programming PLC's (Allen Bradley), HMI's (Ignition), motion controllers, and Vision systems (Cognex) controls for factory automation equipment Coordinates project activities with other functional groups such as engineering,operations, and quality to ensure the efficient execution of continuous improvements. The experience we're looking to add to our team: BS Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience in a similar role. Knowledge and ability to research, evaluate, order install, maintain, or upgrade various types of equipment, tools, or tool sets. Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays. Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks to create schematics and/or drawings. Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, and improvement methodologies. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing expansions and ramp up preferred. Experience working with equipment suppliers and new tool bring up is a plus. HMI design utilizing Ignition PLC programming utilizing Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Vision system programming utilizing Cognex InSight Robotics programming experience (Fanuc) is a plus Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations. Lean or Six Sigma Green/Black belt is a plus KR13 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 Pay Range (Applicable to California)$136,400.00 USD - $187,500.00 USDAnnual Job Category Production EngineeringRelocation:Not eligible Is Sponsorship Available? NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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