Test Development Engineer

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Develop, maintain, and deploy manufacturing test frameworks and customer test scripts for rack and system integration. Support NPI activities, production debug/FA, yield improvement, ECOs, and cross-functional coordination with customers and global engineering teams. Ensure IT/security/software standards and drive consistency across projects.
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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. 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

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Development Engineer located in Austin TX.

Reporting to the Director of Rack and System Integration, the Test Development Engineer will provide on-site maintenance and development of Manufacturing Test (FAST) related to Customer(s) programs.  This may include working with Customer Engineering, Flex Global Operations, and other technical resources as related to the execution of Program. This may include development of test framework, implementation of customer test scripts, or general maintenance and upkeep of existing code. Test Development Engineer may work to support other FAST Engineering resources as necessary

What a typical day looks like:

  • Collaborate with other global test developers to drive consistently across projects within the site for implementation standards and support requirements
  • Execute ECOs and other process changes as required to meet product requirements within scheduled milestones.
  • Creating production test processes for servers, storage, communications and related products, coordinating with site IT, CFT personnel with global CEC Design and Test Engineering teams. 
  • Support production teams with debug/FA and quality reporting to drive yield improvement

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

  • BA/BS degree in relevant field
  • 2-4 years’ experience in design, manufacturing, or testing computers, storage, or networking products
  • Strong hardware architecture and networking knowledge
  • Administrator-level Linux experience
  • Programming skills in shell scripts and Python are essential, and experience with Go, YAML, or similar is a benefit.
  • Confident customer interfacing skills
  • May travel up to 50% based on business needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Experience in working in an NPI environment and transferring products between facilities.
  • Working knowledge of production assembly and test processes
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain a clear and customer-focused approach to solving problems
  • Familiarity with software development and tracking software such as VisualStudio, Jira/Bitbucket/Git, etc.

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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 06-16-2026 Job Posting End Date Job CategoryDesign, Process & Technology Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

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 [email protected] 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).

Skills Required

  • BA/BS degree in relevant field
  • 5-7 years experience in design, manufacturing, or testing computers, storage, or networking products
  • Strong hardware architecture and networking knowledge
  • Administrator-level Linux experience
  • Programming skills in shell scripts
  • Programming skills in Python
  • Experience with Go
  • Experience with YAML or similar
  • Confident customer interfacing skills
  • Willingness/ability to travel ~50% based on business needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Experience working in an NPI environment and transferring products between facilities
  • Working knowledge of production assembly and test processes
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
  • Familiarity with software development and tracking tools (Visual Studio, Jira, Bitbucket, Git)

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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