Equipment Maintenance Technician, R&D SMT Operations

What to Expect
The Maintenance Technician is a critical member of the PCBA manufacturing team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and uptime of high-precision SMT and Thru-hole assembly equipment. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, performing both proactive preventive maintenance and reactive troubleshooting to minimize downtime. This role requires a hands-on technical problem solver dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of equipment performance and production quality.
What You’ll Do

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs on PCBA production equipment, including SMT pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, wave/selective solder machines, and AOI/SPI inspection systems
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and software failures on automated assembly lines to ensure immediate return to service
• Install, calibrate, and set up production machinery to strict manufacturer specifications and process requirements
• Investigate equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables to prevent service interruptions
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in the maintenance logs and designated software platforms
• Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to develop best practices for equipment care and assist in the installation of new technology

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical systems within an electronics manufacturing (PCBA) environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 standards; prior certification is a plus
• Ability to operate in a Windows-based environment and utilize maintenance software platforms
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance, including bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting heavy objects