Equipment Reliability Engineer - Electronics & SMT

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Milpitas, California seeks an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support critical manufacturing by maintaining and improving production equipment.

You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and install new equipment, aiming to increase uptime, quality, and efficiency across lines, with occasional travel. Associate degree or equivalent is required; 3+ years in similar manufacturing roles are expected, especially in electronics or medical devices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, electronics or medical device fields.
• Experience with SMT, PTH and PCBA assembly and testing.
• Proficient in preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance.
• Able to travel 5–10% for site support and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Check, calibrate, and maintain production equipment for repeatability.
• Troubleshoot failures and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support installation, qualification, and ramp-up of new equipment.
• Improve uptime, quality, throughput, and maintenance costs.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and implement fixes.

Skills

SMT

PTH & PCBA

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electrical testers

Maintenance software

Job description

Flex in Milpitas, California seeks an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support critical manufacturing by maintaining and improving production equipment.

You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and install new equipment, aiming to increase uptime, quality, and efficiency across lines, with occasional travel. Associate degree or equivalent is required; 3+ years in similar manufacturing roles are expected, especially in electronics or medical devices.