Flex associate engineer hiring 2026 for freshers, Chennai
On a factory floor, a product rarely stays the same for long. A customer changes a part, a component goes out of stock, or a drawing is updated. Engineering change management is the work of making sure every such change reaches the right documents, systems and production lines without mistakes. The Flex associate engineer role at the company's Chennai site does exactly this work. It is requisition WD228764, posted on 29 October 2026.
The listing asks for a Diploma or B.Sc (EEE/ECE) graduate with 0-2 years of experience, so freshers fall within the range.
Engineering change, explained for a fresher
A few terms appear all through this listing. Here is our plain explanation of each:
- ECO (Engineering Change Order): a formal instruction to change a product, such as a new part or a revised drawing. The listing names ECOs many times.
- NPI (New Product Introduction): the stage when a new product is brought into production for the first time.
- BOM (Bill of Materials): the full list of parts that make up a product.
- AVL (Approved Vendor List): the list of suppliers approved for each part.
- EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services): companies like Flex that build electronic products for other brands.
The page names two systems you will work in, Agile and Baan. As general context, Agile is a product lifecycle management (PLM) system and Baan is an ERP system. Both are used to store part and product data.
One small detail: the job summary calls the role a Technician - Engineering Change Management, while the posting title says Associate Engineer. The duties are the same either way.
Steps you will repeat in the role
Based on the Flex associate engineer listing, a typical day includes these tasks:
- Create part numbers for the BOM, and create AVL entries, in the Agile and Baan systems.
- Download customer documents such as product specifications, and release them in CDC.
- Act as a change analyst during NPI when new changes come in.
- Release the part list to production for new models, and again after ECOs are put in place.
- Study ECOs and drawings closely, and coordinate with the site process and product engineering teams.
- Work with engineering and materials teams to review product updates and changes.
- Answer questions about ECOs from business partners (the people who request changes) and from customers.
- Meet the targets set for all process metrics.
The listing also mentions people management and leadership skills, and coaching and mentoring.
Who fits the Diploma or B.Sc EEE/ECE rule
The listing asks for a Diploma or B.Sc graduate in EEE or ECE, with 0-2 years as an NPI or ECO engineer in a manufacturing setup. EMS industry experience is preferred, not required. Since the range starts at zero, a fresher with the right degree can apply.
The page names only Diploma and B.Sc. It does not mention B.Tech or BE. If you hold an engineering degree in EEE or ECE, ask the recruiter before you apply rather than assume.
The listing also asks for:
- Knowledge of electronic components and their schematic symbols.
- Knowledge of electronics processes, machines and component types.
- Analytical and logical reasoning, and good email writing.
- Basic PowerPoint and Excel VBA.
- AutoCAD or other design software, and PCB basics.
- Basic concepts of AI and machine learning.
- MS Office and Outlook.
- Excellent written and spoken English, which the page marks as mandatory.
Who should apply for the Flex associate engineer job: EEE or ECE Diploma and B.Sc holders who like detail work, reading drawings and keeping records exact. Who should not: anyone who wants a pure design or software role. This job is about tracking changes and keeping data right on a production site.
Diploma holders can find more openings on our diploma and ITI jobs page, and B.Sc graduates on the B.Sc and BCA jobs page.
Tools and topics to study first
Build your preparation around what the Flex associate engineer listing names:
- Components: resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors and ICs, their packages, and how each appears on a schematic.
- Reading drawings and schematics: practise spotting what changed between two versions of the same drawing. That is the core skill for ECO work.
- PCB basics: layers, footprints, and how a part on the BOM maps to a position on the board.
- BOM practice: take a simple product, such as a power adapter, and write out a sample BOM with part numbers, quantities and an approved vendor for each part.
- Excel VBA: record a simple macro and edit it, for example to clean up a part list.
- AutoCAD: learn to open drawings, measure and read title blocks.
- Email writing: practise a short, clear reply to a customer query about a change.
The listing names health insurance and paid time off (PTO) as benefits. It does not state a salary or a closing date.
Three things freshers ask, and how to apply
Can a fresher apply for this Flex associate engineer role?
Yes. The listing asks for 0-2 years of experience, so the range includes freshers.
Is a B.Tech in ECE accepted?
The page names only Diploma and B.Sc (EEE/ECE). It does not mention B.Tech or BE, so confirm with the recruiter.
Do I need to pay for the application?
No. Flex's own page says it pays for all costs of the application, interview and offer process, and will not ask candidates for any payment.
Apply on Flex's official careers page for requisition WD228764.
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