Maintenance Equipment Engineer

Techpoint

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Health cash plan

Company sick pay

Bonus Scheme

Life insurance

5% pension contribution

Cycle to work

Free parking

Job summary

TechPoint Group in the UK seeks a Maintenance Equipment Engineer to lead maintenance and repair of critical production equipment across SMT lines. You will work hands-on on reflow ovens, pick & place, AOI, and coating systems, fault-finding electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and control systems.

You will develop maintenance schedules, supervise contractors, manage spares, and drive uptime to achieve world-class OEE. Strong IT and safety background required; occasional site travel may be involved.

Qualifications

Experience in SMT/PCB manufacturing and related equipment.
Strong fault finding on electrical, electronic, pneumatic and control systems.
Experience with maintenance of surface mount equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication for working with colleagues and contractors.
Experience in a manufacturing environment with customer-facing exposure.
Ability to control spend while achieving uptime targets.

Responsibilities

Hands-on repairs and maintenance on key site services and production equipment.
Fault find on SMT lines and related equipment (e.g., reflow ovens, pick & place, AOI).
Manage contractors and PTW processes.
Develop and implement maintenance schedules using a CMMS.
Build relationships with site contractors and engineering service providers.
Raise POs and manage spares and budgets.

Skills

SMT/PCB manufacturing

Fault finding

Electrical control systems

Contractor management

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Procurement systems

Job description

TechPoint Group are now one of the largest UK-owned CEMs. We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors. We have opened a world-class facility and are looking for new talented people to join us on this exciting journey. The Maintenance Equipment Engineer will lead and support the delivery of equipment maintenance & repairs of breakdowns, bringing escalation of issues to the management team. Creation and adherence to maintenance schedules will be a key part of this role. The candidate will liaise & supervise any contractors/third party providers that through specialism or requirements attend the facility to undertake repairs/maintenance. The role will be a key deliverable in driving uptime/availability & a world class OEE %.

Responsibilities

Physical 'hands on' repairs & maintenance on all key site services & production equipment.
Fault Find on systems to include (but not limited to) - Reflow ovens, SMT Pick & Place machines, Conformal Coating systems, AOI & Inspection systems
Control of contractors - PTW issue/engagement
Develop & implement the maintenance schedule of works, utilising a tracking/CMMS system
Build productive relationships with (site) local contractors & providers of Engineering services
Raise purchase orders via procurement as required, ensuring cost effective measures & adherence to budget.
Build critical spares lists for all equipment
Support plant relocations & equipment installations (FM & SMT)

Experience

Experience in SMT/PCB manufacturing processes & associated equipment IOSHH or evidence of a robust safety background
Experience of the maintenance of surface mount equipment.
Excellent Fault finding experience on Electrical, electronic, pneumatic & control systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for building relationships with colleagues/contractors
Demonstrable ability of controlling spend whilst achieving uptime requirements
Experience in a manufacturing environment with customer facing exposure
Robust IT skills & ability to learn new systems with pace

Requirements