Job Summary

The SMT Equipment Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production equipment to ensure maximum uptime, quality, and efficiency in an EMS manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

· Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of SMT machines such as:

· Pick & Place machines (e.g., Juki KE-2080)

· Solder Paste Printers (e.g., GKG)

· Reflow Ovens (e.g., JT1000)

· SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) & AOI systems(SINIC TECH)

· Selective Wave Soldering

· Wave Soldering

· DI Water & PCBA Cleaning Machine

· Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software-related issues.

Line Support & Uptime Improvement

· Provide real-time technical support to SMT production lines.

· Minimize downtime and ensure quick machine recovery.

· Maintain MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) targets.

Preventive Maintenance Planning

· Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules.

· Maintain maintenance records and logs.

· Ensure calibration of critical equipment.





Installation & Commissioning

· Support installation, setup, and qualification of current SMT equipment.

· Coordinate with vendors during machine installation and upgrades.

Process & Equipment Optimization

· Analyze recurring issues and implement corrective actions.

· Suggest improvements for machine efficiency and yield enhancement.

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

· Manage critical spare parts inventory.

· Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of parts.

· Optimize inventory to reduce costs without affecting uptime.

Documentation & Compliance

· Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance checklists.

· Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and quality standards (ISO, IPC).

Training & Skill Development

· Train technicians and operators on equipment handling and basic troubleshooting.

· Upgrade skills based on new technologies and equipment.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹58,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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