Equipment Engineer

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.

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary:

The Equipment Engineer will be based in Milpitas, California reporting to Equipment Engineering Manager.

The Equipment Engineer supports critical manufacturing operations and product lines by maintaining and improving production equipment performance, enabling operational excellence, product quality, and business growth with an emphasis on customer engagement and interaction.

What a typical day looks like:

• Check and calibrate equipment and ensure it is repeatable and accurate.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Support installation, qualification, and ramp-up of new equipment.
• Achieve sustained improvements in uptime, quality, throughput, and maintenance costs Install new equipment.
• Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns.
• Keep informed of production plans and progress of the plan.
• Work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or computer systems.
• Mechanical:  Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems and production machines and equipment
• Electrical:  Maintains and troubleshoots in-circuit and functional testers, associated test fixtures, stress chambers and chamber racks to ensure manufacturing test equipment is on-line.
• Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry work experience from manufacturing companies (automotive, electronics or medical device, or similar).
• Must be able to guide direct projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.
• Experience in similar position in electronic manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate English communication skills (verbal and Written).
• Experiences in SMT, PTH & PCBA.
• Knowledge in preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance.
• Experience in automatic component insertion machines.
• Travel 5-10%

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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




Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 08-26-2026 Job Posting End Date



The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$99,900.00 USD - $137,300.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex 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).