Maintenance Engineer

Asteelflash; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Job summary

Asteelflash is seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Engineer for its Milpitas, CA site. The role ensures reliability and uptime of SMT production equipment, wave soldering systems, and conformal coating processes in a 100% onsite environment.

Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering and 7+ years in similar roles within electronics manufacturing. Full-time, exempt, onsite with strong emphasis on preventive maintenance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in similar position.
• 7+ years working in electronic contract manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential failures before they occur.
• Coordinate with technicians, operators, vendors, and the client’s engineering/maintenance team.
• Plan and execute scheduled maintenance activities.
• Support root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering

Tools

SMT equipment

Wave soldering

Conformal coating

Electrical controls

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Engineer to join our Asteelflash team. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and uptime of SMT production equipment, wave soldering systems, conformal coating equipment, and related manufacturing systems. Working cross-functionally with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Equipment Engineering teams, this role drives effective troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe, efficient, and stable manufacturing operations.. This position is 100% onsite.

About the job

Location: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]

Employment type: Full-time, Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system issues as applicable.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential failures before they occur.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with technicians, operators, vendors, and the client’s engineering/maintenance team.
• Plan and execute scheduled maintenance activities.
• Support root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety procedures, company standards, and client requirements.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, modifications, and improvement projects
• Good knowledge on SMT / Wave Soldering / Conformal Coating
• Electrical & Controls Troubleshooting : Use electrical test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Actively participate in identifying and implementing best practices for the introduction of new products.
• Identify opportunities for automation, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Ensure equipment is properly set up and maintained to meet process specifications.
• Manage Spare-parts availability and schedule preventive maintenance using CMMS system.

Requirements:

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience

• 7+ years in similar position
• 7+ years working in electronic contracted manufacturing industry.

Soft Skills:

• Strong knowledge of the company’s organizational structure
• Clear understanding of company objectives and culture
• Proficient in creating professional documents
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Expertise in task planning and distribution
• Well-versed in quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF)
• Strong listening abilities
• Capability to maintain objectivity
• Resilience in stressful environments
• Expertise in strategic management
• Keen attention to detail
• Skilled in synthesizing and analyzing information

Technical Skills:

SMT Equipment Skills:

• Pick-and-place machines/ Screen printers/ SPI/AOI/ Reflow oven/ PCB conveyors/material handling.
• Electrical & Controls : AC/DC electrical troubleshooting.

Wave Soldering Skills:

• Solder pot/heater systems/ Wave pumps/ Wave nozzles/ Fluxer systems/ Nitrogen systems.

Conformal Coating Skills:

• Dispensing systems/ Pumps and pressure regulators/ Filters and material lines/ UV curing systems/ Cleaning and maintenance of coating heads/nozzles

CMMS & Documentation:

• Work orders/ PM scheduling/ Equipment history/ Spare-parts tracking/ Maintenance KPI reporting/ Downtime tracking/ Electrical/mechanical drawings/ Equipment manuals/ Maintenance procedures/SOPs/Downtime tracking/Maintenance procedures/SOPs/Equipment manuals/Electrical/mechanical drawings
• Paid Time Off
• 401K

The expected pay rate for this position is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 depending on specific skills and work experience.