Maintenance Technician

Advanced Energy; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment in Cavite, Philippines. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot diverse systems, and support setup/changeovers to minimize downtime.

The role requires a bachelor’s level electronics background, 1+ year of relevant experience, and willingness to work in shifting schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Technology in Electronics or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant electronics manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of electronic components operation and applications.
• Knowledge of basic electropneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Willingness to work in shifting schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems.
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, and line restart.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and spare parts inventory.
• Participate in TPM, OEE, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Electro-pneumatic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Willingness to shift

Education

Bachelor's degree or Technology in Electronics or equivalent

Job description

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control system issues; supporting equipment setup and changeovers; and minimizing downtime. The technician also supports safety compliance, maintenance documentation, spare parts management, continuous improvement initiatives, and the installation and commissioning of new equipment. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment used in magnetics and cable manufacturing.
• Ensure machines operate safely, reliably, and within specified parameters.
• Reduce unplanned downtime by identifying early signs of equipment deterioration.

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and line stoppages.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control system issues.
• Diagnose root causes of failures and implement durable repairs.
• Escalate complex issues to Equipment or Manufacturing Engineers when required.
• Support line restart and verify equipment performance after repair.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Execution

• Execute scheduled PM activities per maintenance plans and checklists.
• Perform tasks such as:
• Cleaning, lubrication, alignment, and calibration
• Replacement of wear parts (belts, bearings, guides, heaters, sensors)
• Record maintenance history, findings, and corrective actions accurately.

Equipment Setup & Changeover Support

• Assist production and process teams during machine setup and model changeovers.
• Install and adjust tooling, dies, molds, fixtures, and guides.
• Verify correct installation to prevent setup‑related downtime or defects.
• Support fine‑tuning of equipment during startup or after extended downtime.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Control

• Follow and enforce safety procedures including:
• Lock‑Out / Tag‑Out (LOTO)
• Machine guarding and interlock verification
• Electrical and mechanical safety standards
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals (resins, varnish, solvents, insulation compounds).
• Report and correct safety hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Support compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal safety requirements.

Spare Parts & Maintenance Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of:
• Equipment repairs, PM activities, and downtime
• Spare parts usage and replenishment needs
• Support spare parts inventory management to avoid critical shortages.
• Identify standardization opportunities for consumables and replacement parts.
• Help improve maintenance procedures and job instructions based on hands‑on experience.

Support Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring failures and suggest equipment or maintenance improvements.
• Participate in TPM, OEE, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis for chronic equipment issues.

Support New Equipment & Process Changes

• Assist with installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
• Support FAT, and acceptance testing activities.
• Provide feedback on maintainability, access, and serviceability of new machines.
• Help train operators and technicians on new or modified equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor’s degree or Technology in Electronics or any equivalent field
• With at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in electronic components operation and application
• Knowledgeable in basic Electropneumatic, mechanical and electricals.
• Wilingness to work in shifting schedule