[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Flex jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/flex/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Flex · Austin, TX # Director, Engineering Labs & Validation Operations USA, TX, Austin Director Executive & Management Listed on Flex’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Flex’s careers site →](https://flextronics.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/USA-TX-Austin/Director--Engineering-Labs---Validation-Operations_WD228493) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Flex](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/flex/) / Director, Engineering Labs & Validation Operations ## Job 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 Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Engineering Labs & Validation Operations located in Austin, TX. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Director, Engineering Labs & Validation Operations will be responsible for leading the engineering laboratory strategy, validation infrastructure, test operations, and technical facility capabilities supporting the development of next-generation AI data center platforms. This role will oversee the planning, operation, expansion, and continuous improvement of laboratory and test environments used to validate electrical systems, power infrastructure, cooling solutions, controls, compute platforms, modular infrastructure products, and integrated system architectures. ### What a typical day looks like Develop and execute the engineering labs and validation operations strategy. Lead multidisciplinary lab operations, validation engineering, test engineering, technician, and technical services teams. Establish scalable validation capabilities for rack-level, cluster-level, modular, and facility-scale systems. Oversee prototype, qualification, reliability, performance, compliance, and certification testing. Define laboratory roadmaps, capacity models, investment plans, operating budgets, and asset utilisation strategies. Establish validation methodologies, engineering standards, safety requirements, procedures, and governance processes. Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Facilities, and Supply Chain teams. Support customer demonstrations, proof-of-concept testing, technical reviews, and executive technology showcases. Drive lab automation, digital instrumentation, data acquisition, analytics, and AI-enabled test environments. Monitor lab utilisation, schedules, capital investments, operating expenses, safety, and productivity performance. The experience we’re looking to add to our team: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 12+ years of experience in engineering, validation, testing, laboratory operations, product development, and technical leadership. Proven leadership of engineering organizations supporting complex hardware, data center infrastructure, AI/HPC platforms, or other mission-critical systems. Extensive experience managing engineering laboratories, validation environments, technical facilities, test operations, and certification activities. Strong technical knowledge of electrical power systems, liquid cooling, automation and controls, instrumentation, data acquisition, reliability engineering, and validation methodologies. Demonstrated success managing capital investments, operating budgets, laboratory assets, capacity planning, and resource allocation while driving operational excellence. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams, influence executive stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. #LI-EA1 EA42 SS26 AA01 CH12 MS14 CC11 EC37 PF38 JS21 NV60 FL75 What you'll receive for the great work you provide: 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 Application Deadline: Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume. Job Posting Start Date 10-07-2026 Job Posting End Date Job Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering Is Sponsorship Available? No 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). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: USA, TX, Austin[Apply on Flex’s careers site →](https://flextronics.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/USA-TX-Austin/Director--Engineering-Labs---Validation-Operations_WD228493) ## More jobs at Flex ### [Director of Strategic Initatives](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/flex/jobs/11a8114aeff40e0137a1/) USA, TX, Austin ### [Director, Corporate Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/flex/jobs/534f4fe175ee2db28dd1/) USA, TX, Austin ### [Director, Operations Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/flex/jobs/1fffa2f17c3d21ccf566/) USA, TX, Austin ### [EHS Director USA Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/flex/jobs/899ba191a6cc93ece940/) USA, TX, Austin ### [General Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/flex/jobs/959fffd5d0fc5e0e2a9a/) USA, TX, Austin ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Hardware Validation Engineer, Data Center Engineering Labs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/56d4871c2449dbe5f0e9/) Alphabet · Sunnyvale, CA, USA ### [FAST Labs Hardware Engineering Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/122fffee5752952cfc40/) BAE Systems · Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States ### [Sr. Engineering Manager, Lowe's Innovation Labs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lowes/jobs/69346716c27e6ad43b81/) Lowe's · Kirkland, WA ### [Manager, SoC Systems Validation Engineering (SVE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/beaa132b2cb02221ba69/) Qualcomm · Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ### [Principal/Manager, SoC Systems Validation Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/144988f71b593fb873b1/) Qualcomm · Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico [Jobs in Austin, TX](/locations/us/tx/austin/)[Jobs in Texas](/locations/us-tx/)[Executive & Management jobs](/functions/executive-management/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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