Debug Technician

Flex

USA, TX, AustinPosted Oct 7, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

Full time

About the role

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

We are seeking an experienced Debug Technician to support manufacturing operations by diagnosing and repairing complex electrical and mechanical assemblies, troubleshooting PCBAs, validating equipment performance, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve processes and product quality.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience using electronic test equipment, reading schematics, troubleshooting at the component level, and supporting production environments. This role also helps develop troubleshooting documentation, train technicians, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Principle Accountabilities:

Troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical and electrical assemblies used in equipment at the component level.
Operates electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and conducts special tests as required.
Provides technical assistance and guidance to other technical personnel.
Collaborates with engineering on functionality issues and procedure updates.
Presents training, when necessary, to the new build and service assembler teams.
Contributes to the development of work instructions, batch records, equipment logs, material specifications and other device history documents.
Helps monitor productivity of our equipment by tracking yields and equipment cycle rates.
Assists with the installation, debug and validation of process equipment.
Follows all safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
Develops and maintains Debug Guide to troubleshoot PCBA.
Provides training and PCBA debugging guidance to other debug technicians.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrates 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 apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Scope / Impact

Contributes to and improves techniques/ concepts. Assists in developing goals/targets of line or department.

Decision Making / Discretion

Can perform analyses/work using some independent judgment. Decisions affect tasks and products.

Supervision / Leadership

Requires 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.

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 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. 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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