About the Role
Flex is seeking an Associate Principal Engineer, Electrical Engineering in Austin, TX to support SpinCo, a new independent company focused on digital infrastructure for AI data centers. This role will provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical systems for next-generation AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical architectures and technical specifications for AI data center infrastructure platforms.
- Design and validate electrical power distribution systems supporting high-density compute, networking, storage, and cooling environments.
- Define electrical requirements, component selection criteria, system interconnects, and control architectures with consideration for scalability, reliability, lifecycle management, and cost optimization.
- Lead electrical analysis, simulation, validation, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and complex system integration activities.
- Partner with Systems Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Cooling Engineering, Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to deliver integrated platform solutions.
- Support prototype builds, technology validation, customer demonstrations, new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and commercial deployments.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technology assessments, innovation initiatives, technical roadmap development, and mentoring of engineering teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading electrical design and development from concept through validation, manufacturing readiness, and deployment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, influence technical strategy, and resolve complex electrical and system integration challenges.
- Exceptional customer-facing, leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to mentor engineers and drive technical excellence across multiple programs.
Skills
- Strong expertise in electrical architecture, power distribution systems, power conversion technologies, controls, telemetry, monitoring systems, and infrastructure integration.
- Experience developing electrical requirements, specifications, schematics, validation plans, commissioning procedures, and qualification protocols.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years of experience in electrical design, power systems, data center infrastructure, hardware product development, industrial systems, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
- Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled.
- SpinCo will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.
Equal Opportunity
- 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).
