Engineering Tech

Xlr8 Ems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401 (k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Xlr8 Ems in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced SMT Technician to maintain and troubleshoot high-speed SMT equipment on a busy production line. You will work with pick-and-place machines (Mydata, MyCronic, Vitronic…), reflow ovens, printers, and AOI systems, performing PM and calibration to minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on skills, strong knowledge of SMT process principles, and the ability to diagnose EM systems from schematics. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SMT technician experience in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of SMT process principles (stencil printing, placement, reflow).
• Proficient troubleshooting of electromechanical systems using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 quality standards.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed SMT equipment on the production line.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration 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 line experience

Troubleshooting electromechanical

IPC-A-610 familiarity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Mydata

MyCronic

Vitronic

Schematics & diagnostics

Job description

About Us:

We are a leading electronics manufacturer dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our facility utilizes state-of-the-art SMT equipment, and we are looking for a skilled technician to keep our operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines (Mydata, MyCronic, Vitronic…), reflow ovens, screen printers, and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems.

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration on SMT machinery according to established schedules and procedures.

Diagnose and repair equipment for malfunctions, minimizing downtime and ensuring maximum line efficiency.

Monitor SMT line performance, identify root causes of defects (e.g., solder bridging, tombstoning, misalignments), and implement corrective actions.

Train production operators on equipment use and proper maintenance procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3+ years of experience as an SMT Technician or Equipment Maintenance Technician in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of SMT process principles (stencil printing, component placement, reflow soldering).

Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems using schematics and diagnostic tools.

Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
  
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off