SMT Equipment Maintenance Engineer

CYIENT DLM Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient DLM is seeking an SMT Equipment Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of SMT production equipment in an EMS setting. The role focuses on maximizing uptime and process efficiency.

You will perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on SMT machines, diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and software issues, and coordinate with vendors for installations and upgrades. Experience with major SMT brands is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in SMT equipment maintenance in an EMS environment.
• Hands-on experience with major SMT machine brands.
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SMT production equipment to maximize uptime, quality and efficiency.
• Provide preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance for SMT machines (reflow ovens, etc.).
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and maintain maintenance records and calibration of critical equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors during installation and upgrades and support line uptime improvements.
• Train technicians and operators on equipment handling and troubleshooting and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).

Skills

SMT processes

Maintenance

PLCs

Schematic reading

IPC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Electronics / Electrical / Mechatronics

Tools

PLC systems

Vision systems

Job description

A Design Led Manufacturing Partner to meet complex product requirements.

For over 30 years, Cyient DLM has been a trusted electronics and mechanical manufacturing partner and systems supplier to some of the largest players across multiple industries. As an integrated manufacturing partner that provides Design Led Manufacturing (DLM) solutions to customers, we take ownership of design, manufacturing, testing, and certification support to ensure that customers' products meet robust standards in reliability, safety, and performance. We have expertise in safety-critical electronics in highly regulated industries. Our engineers have significant design and manufacturing expertise that helps our customers build complex products and achieve faster time-to-market.

Job Description

Position: SMT Equipment Maintenance Engineer

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

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of SMT machines such as:
• Reflow Ovens (e.g., Heller, Vitronics)
• 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.
• Support installation, setup, and qualification of new 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in: Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics or related field

Experience

• 3–8 years of experience in SMT equipment maintenance in an EMS environment.
• Hands-on experience with major SMT machine brands.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of SMT processes and equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, servo systems, and vision systems.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).