2nd Shift SMT Equipment Technician

Xlr8 Ems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Xlr8 Ems in San Diego is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to maintain high-speed SMT lines, including pick-and-place, reflow, screen printing, and AOI. You will keep equipment running smoothly and meet production goals.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and a methodical approach to diagnose defects, reduce downtime, and train operators on proper procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in SMT Technician or Equipment Maintenance Technician in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SMT process principles: stencil printing, component placement, reflow soldering.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems using schematics and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed SMT equipment (pick-and-place, reflow ovens, screen printers, AOI).
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on SMT machinery per schedules.
• Diagnose and repair equipment to minimize downtime and maximize line efficiency.
• Monitor SMT line performance, identify root causes of defects, and implement corrective actions.
• Train production operators on equipment use and maintenance procedures.

Skills

SMT troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Team communication

Tools

Mydata

MyCronic

Vitronic

Reflow ovens

AOI systems

Job description

Xlr8 Ems in San Diego is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to maintain high-speed SMT lines, including pick-and-place, reflow, screen printing, and AOI. You will keep equipment running smoothly and meet production goals.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and a methodical approach to diagnose defects, reduce downtime, and train operators on proper procedures.