Automation 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.

The Automation Engineer will be based in Zalaegerszeg and will report to the Engineering Manager.

• Participate in machine specification, development, and manufacturing by external suppliers

• Installation, validation, ramp-up

• Improve the automatic line/cell flow, PLC and robot programs

• Create maintenance plans, help and check the execution

• Create concepts of custom automation (3D)

• Ensure the smooth production and the high level of up-time, efficiency of the machine

• Work with robotic cells (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, MiR, Siemens, Festo, Keyence, etc.)

• Train the maintenance staff

• If necessary develop, build new cells

• Support Factory Approval Test (FAT) and Site Approval Test (SAT) processes

• Work according to CE regulations

• Work together with the design, programming, IT and construction team

• Communicate with customers and departments, participate in on-site meetings and telcos

• Relevant technician degree

• Minimum 2 years of experience with PLC programming or automation within manufacturing

• Experience with automated machines, robots, PLCs, sensors, cameras, etc.

• Communication level in both English and Hungarian

• A BA or MA degree in electrical, automation, or mechatronics engineering is an advantage

• Compensation package with bonus and cafeteria

• Professional trainings

• You can take part in creating the state-of-the-art automation process

• Development possibilities and career pathways

• Stable, dynamically developing multinational corporate background

• Unique, forward-looking manufacturing technologies, professional work environment

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