Equipment Maintenance Engineer (NVD)

Position Summary The Equipment Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing SMT and PCBA manufacturing equipment to support PCBA production. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and process stability through preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams, this position plays a critical role in sustaining manufacturing operations, supporting new equipment introduction, and improving overall line efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on SMT and PCBA production equipment, including pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, and AOI/SPI systemsTroubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues to restore equipment functionality and minimize downtimeDiagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve long-term reliabilityMonitor and analyze equipment performance metrics such as downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and OEE to drive continuous improvementPerform calibration, validation, and re-qualification of equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standardsSupport installation, setup, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and SMT production linesDevelop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, SOPs, and equipment documentationMaintain accurate equipment logs, including downtime tracking, maintenance history, and repair recordsCollaborate with Process Engineering and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve throughput and yieldSupport continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment capability, reliability, and production efficiencyProvide technical training and guidance to technicians and operators on equipment operation and maintenance best practicesCoordinate with equipment vendors and suppliers for troubleshooting, spare parts management, and technical supportEnsure compliance with safety, ESD, and operational standards within the manufacturing environmentSupport high-volume production environmentsTechnical SkillsStrong experience with SMT equipment, including:Pick-and-place systemsScreen printersAOI / SPI inspection systemsReflow ovens and conveyor systemsAbility to troubleshoot across:Mechanical systems (motors, conveyors, fixtures)Electrical systems (circuits, sensors, control systems)Pneumatic and automated systemsFamiliarity with PLC systems, machine control software, and automation troubleshootingExperience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopesStrong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment lifecycle managementExperience with root cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, 8D, Fishbone, RCA)Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems (CMMS preferred)Preferred SkillsExperience in high-volume PCBA or SMT manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with MES/SFC systems and equipment integrationExperience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), line setup, and equipment qualificationExperience driving reliability improvement and equipment performance optimization initiativesQualificationsAssociate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent technical training3-7+ years of experience in equipment maintenance within SMT, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing environmentsHands-on experience supporting SMT production line equipment is strongly preferredPay Range: $90,000- $105,000/yearExempt StatusFoxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.