Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment used in assembly processes. This role ensures maximum uptime, quality, and throughput of production lines by performing preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and process monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software-related equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate PM records and equipment logs.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to improve equipment performance, yield, and cycle time.
• Assist in root-cause analysis for quality defects related to processes.
• Suggest and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure processes meet internal quality standards.
• Maintain ESD compliance and ensure equipment is properly calibrated.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production policies.
• Update equipment records and maintenance logs.
• Maintain calibration and repair history.
• Provide feedback to engineering on program performance and process issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Electronics or related technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience of equipment maintenance.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience working with SMT production equipment in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic).
• Experience with SMT line equipment such as: Pick & Place (Fuji, Juki, Mydata/Mycronic, Panasonic, etc.), Screen Printers (DEK, MPM), Reflow Ovens (Heller, Vitronics), AOI/SPI (Koh Young, CyberOptics, Mirtec).
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Proficiency using basic hand tools and precision measurement tools.
• General experience with production machinery and maintenance for small or light industrial equipment.
• Please note due to the requirements from the Department of Energy, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate tools, controls, and precision instruments.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving hands, arms, and shoulders.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and fall protection.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources.
• A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology.

What Happens Next

If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the process.