Automation Specialist

PolandFull-timePosted Jul 30, 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

We are looking for a new Automation Specialist employee to be based in Lodz.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults related to automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, cobots, drives, sensors, safety circuits, industrial communication systems, and pneumatic control systems.
  • Supporting production and participating in root cause analyses.
  • Performing minor PLC and HMI modifications and maintaining up-to-date software backups.
  • Maintaining technical documentation for production equipment and automation systems.
  • Participating in machine upgrades, commissioning, technical acceptance activities, and investment projects.
  • Supporting the reliability and availability of production equipment and automation systems associated with technical infrastructure.
  • Ensuring the availability of automation components and critical spare parts.
  • Cooperating with Maintenance Technicians, Process Engineering, Production, Quality, IT, suppliers, and external service providers.

The experience/qualification we are looking to add to our team:

  • At least secondary technical education in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
  • A minimum of two years of practical experience in industrial automation, maintenance, commissioning, or equipment modernization.
  • Practical knowledge of PLC and HMI systems.
  • Ability to diagnose faults in automated production equipment.
  • Knowledge of drives, sensors, safety circuits, pneumatic systems, and industrial communication networks.
  • Ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Fluent Polish and at least intermediate level English language skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of the Maintenance Team.
  • Experience with machinery used in the packaging industry would be an advantage.
  • Eligibility to work in the Poland (EU).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Interesting and challenging work in an experienced and well-coordinated team

  • Substantive support during the adaptation process

  • Participation in international projects and cooperation with high-class specialists

  • Access to modern technologies

  • Development opportunities through co-financing for studies or foreign language learning

  • Sports cards and free access to the gym on the company's premises

  • Private medical care

  • Clear promotion criteria

  • Employment contract

Location: Lodz (Poland)

TK43

Job Category

Production Engineering

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