Functional Test Engineer

Flex


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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 dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Functional test engineer located in Austin TX.

Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager the Functional test engineer will serve as a key technical lead and individual contributor for a new liquid-cooled server rack product line. They will drive launch and ongoing support of high-power AI/ML GPU and hardware accelerator-based server storage and networking platforms featuring advanced liquid cooling. This role owns test process development for full rack (L610/L11) assembly and integrationensuring quality performance and safetyacross NPI and sustaining production. They will design procedures automate test execution analyze data for continuous improvement and leverage liquid cooling expertise to deliver robust end-customer solutions.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Performing hands-on debugging validation and system-level failure analysis of next-generation server and rack systems within a high-mix high-ambiguity manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Linux CLI proficiency hardware integration expertise and advanced troubleshooting skills across L6 and L10 test stages. Ability to train others on Linux basics.
  • System architecture understanding how liquid cooling integrates with overall system testing.
  • Intermediate programming in Bash and Python.
  • Familiarity with liquid cooling components (pumps radiators cold plates chillers reservoirs tubing fittings coolants).
  • Leak detection/prevention techniques and best practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Test Development & Execution
  • Liquid Cooling
  • Failure Analysis & Debugging
  • Automation & Data Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Technical Leadership & Training
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Reporting & Communication
  • Safety & Compliance

The experience were looking to add to our team:

  • Bachelors degree in CS CE EE/Electronics or related field (MSEE or advanced degree preferred).
  • 6-8 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis and system-level testing within a high-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python Bash) advanced Linux command-line operations and hardware/network troubleshooting including the ability to train others on Linux fundamentals.
  • Expertise in computer and server hardware/software integration diagnostics and repair -particularly within a manufacturing or high-level assembly environment
  • Experience with DAQs and sensors (thermocouples flow meters pressure sensors).
  • Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and its application to data-driven troubleshooting and decision-making

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What youll 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.

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Job Category

Production Engineering

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. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well 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).

Required Experience:

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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....

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