Equipment Engineer - Manufacturing Uptime & Quality

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Equipment Engineer based in Milpitas, CA to support critical manufacturing operations and product lines by maintaining and improving production equipment performance. You will enable operational excellence, product quality, and business growth with emphasis on customer engagement.

This role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, experience with SMT/PTH/PCBA, and strong mechanical/electrical systems knowledge. On-site position with travel possible.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry work experience from manufacturing companies (automotive, electronics or medical device, or similar).
• Must be able to guide direct projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.
• Experience in similar position in electronic manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate English communication skills (verbal and Written).
• Experiences in SMT, PTH & PCBA.
• Knowledge in preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance.
• Experience in automatic component insertion machines.

Responsibilities

• Check and calibrate equipment and ensure it is repeatable and accurate.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Support installation, qualification, and ramp-up of new equipment.
• Achieve sustained improvements in uptime, quality, throughput, and maintenance costs Install new equipment.
• Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns.
• Keep informed of production plans and progress of the plan.
• Work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or computer systems.
• Mechanical: Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems and production machines and equipment
• Electrical: Maintains and troubleshoots on-line test equipment and fixtures to ensure manufacturing test equipment is active.
• Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

English communication

Project guidance

SMT/PTH/PCBA

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Flex is seeking an Equipment Engineer based in Milpitas, CA to support critical manufacturing operations and product lines by maintaining and improving production equipment performance. You will enable operational excellence, product quality, and business growth with emphasis on customer engagement.

This role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, experience with SMT/PTH/PCBA, and strong mechanical/electrical systems knowledge. On-site position with travel possible.