Test Engineer

Job Posting Start Date 03-02-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-29-2026

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 Engineer located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Test Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment.

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing.
• Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices required to test, and record test data.
• Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues.
• Evaluates and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel.
• May develops or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software.
• Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem solving techniques.
• Resolves test yield problems by performing evaluation of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements.
• Perform and support equipment verification and integration in production.
• Create and maintain process documentation.
• Actively search for new technologies or procedures in the test sector.
• Defines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.

• Develops and/or supports quality comprehensive test programs.
• Develops or modifies test models.
• Performs written analysis of fault grade.
• Develops quotes for test development and enhancements.
• Performs test ability analysis (DFT).
• Performs mechanical analysis of test fixtures.
• Coordinates 3rd part development of in-circuit programs, enhancements, and test fixtures.

• Develops and/or modifies test programs using various languages (i.e. Python, Lab View, Perl etc.).
• Develops instrument drivers.
• Develops and/or supports diagnostic tests at the card edge level.
• Designs and supports functional test hardware, computer platforms and interfaces.
• Develops test plans and procedures.
• Coordinates 3rd party development of functional test development,enhancements, test fixtures.
• Develops quotations for functional test hardware and software.

• Designs, develops and/or supports environmental test programs, procedures and profiles
• Designs and/or supports mechanical/electrical interfaces for product tests.
• Performs failure analysis on environmental test failures.
• Coordinates 3rd party development of ESS activities.

• Analyzes and interprets software or system level diagnostic failure (software and hardware).
• Develops and/or modifies software or system level plans and tests.

• Develops and/or supports quality comprehensive test programs.
• Develops quotes for test development and enhancements.
• Performs test ability analysis (DFT).

• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Possesses 8 years of experience in ICT, hardware, software development (Python, Microsoft C#, BT Basic, Java), data analytics, and automation related to Keysight Series 3, 5, and 6 equipment.
• Experienced in control, instrumentation, and reporting for strain gauge equipment.
• Skilled in repairing and enhancing ICT fixtures.
• Manages preventive maintenance with applications that monitor equipment cycles and life spans.
• Extensive knowledge of the SMT process, including inspection machines such as SPI, AOI, AXI, and vision systems from Cognex, Omron, Keyence, and Datalogic.

• 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