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Automation Engineering Lead

Flex Shanghai, Shanghai, China

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 28, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Automation Engineering Lead (on-site) | Shanghai Waigaoqiao

Stack / tools

  • CAD drafting; 3D CAD (SolidWorks)

  • Electrical schematics design; electrical wiring and control cabinet design

  • Electrical CAD/EPLAN knowledge

  • LabVIEW; C# (HMI programming)

  • English fluency for daily work

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead and manage automation team: staffing, task assignment, performance delivery; provide production tech support

  • Independently develop, design, and implement automation projects; review feasibility of automation designs

  • Manage project documentation, archival, training; equipment acceptance; electrical design/part selection; coordinate internal/external client communications

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Automation or related field

  • 8+ years relevant experience

  • Proficient CAD drafting; SolidWorks; competent with electrical schematics and wiring, control cabinet design, and component selection

  • Experience with Electrical CAD/EPLAN; LabVIEW; C# for HMI

  • Strong communication, coordination, and independent problem-solving abilities

  • English: proficient speaking for daily work

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior team/people management experience

  • Experience communicating with domestic and international clients

Location & work type

  • Shanghai, on-site; full-time production/automation engineering role within Flex facilities

Full Description

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 an Automation Engineering Lead located in Shanghai Waigaoqiao site. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Automation Engineering Lead role involves… What a typical day looks like: 负责自动化团队的整体管理,包括人员规划、任务分配及绩效推进 具备独立完成自动化项目的开发,设计,实现的能力 负责评审自动化设计方案的可实施性 负责项目资料更新、归档及相关培训 负责项目电气设计和选型 负责自动化设备异常故障解决和生产技术支持 负责公司自动化建设和技术改善 负责自动化新设备验收 负责自动化项目国内外客户沟通协调 The experience we’re looking to add to our team: 本科及以上学历电气自动化或相关专业 8年及以上相关工作经验 精通CAD制图及熟练运用3D制图软件(Solidworks) 熟练绘制电气原理图(了解国际和国内安全标准) 熟悉电气布线、电气控制柜设计、电气部件选型,能够设计和绘制电气系统图 具备Electical CAD/EPLAN方面的知识及经验,具备LabVIEW ,C#上位机编程能力 具有良好的沟通和协调能力,有较强钻研能力,独立解决问题能力 英语口语熟练,可作为日常工作语言使用 具备一定的团队管理经验者优先 What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: Social insurance Life Insurance PTO Job Category Production Engineering Required Skills: Optional Skills: 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). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, 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 with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.

Automation ManagementProject DevelopmentElectrical DesignCAD3D SoftwareElectrical SchematicsElectrical WiringControl Cabinet DesignComponent SelectionElectrical CADLabVIEWC# ProgrammingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Managementmulti-location

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