Manager, Machine Maintenance and Programming

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Manager of Machine Maintenance and Machine Programming to maintain, program, and optimize SMT and related equipment. You'll handle pick-and-place, reflow ovens, printers, and selective soldering systems, ensuring high reliability and process improvements.

Responsibilities include creating machine programs, diagnosing issues, validating performance, and supporting NPI activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with extensive relevant experience.
• 3+ years hands-on maintenance and programming of manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with machine control software from major providers.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT production equipment.
• Create and optimize machine programs for SMT line operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control-system issues.
• Calibrate performance and verify placement, deposition, and soldering quality.
• Support new product introduction activities and process validation.
• Maintain documentation and collaborate to improve quality and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

Skills

Maintenance of SMT equipment

Programming SMT machines

Troubleshooting electronics

Reading schematics

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Universal

Juki

ERSA

PVA

SCS

Heller

Speedline

Nordson

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-308 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 308

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Manager, Machine Maintenance and Machine Programming – is responsible for maintaining, programming, and optimizing Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and related electronic manufacturing equipment. This includes pick‑and‑place machines, reflow ovens, solder paste screen printers, selective soldering systems, conformal coating equipment, and auxiliary electronic assembly tools. The role ensures high-reliability performance of production equipment and supports continuous improvement in electronic manufacturing processes.

What you will do:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT production equipment, including pick‑and‑place machines, reflow ovens, paste printers, selective soldering tools, and conformal coating systems.
• Create, modify, and optimize machine programs for SMT line operation (pick‑and‑place, print parameters, reflow profiles, and related processes).
• Create, modify, and optimize machine programs for other manufacturing equipment like ERSA, PVA, CSC and other manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control-system issues related to SMT equipment.
• Calibrate and verify machine performance, including placement accuracy, paste deposition, thermal profiling, and soldering quality.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including program creation, feeder setup, stencil selection, reflow profiling, and process validation.
• Maintain equipment documentation, programming files, maintenance logs, and process setup instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to improve quality, yield, and throughput.
• Monitor and optimize SMT line performance to improve cycle time, uptime, and overall equipment efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, ESD protocols, safety requirements, and manufacturing best practices.
• Identify and recommend upgrades, tooling improvements, and process enhancements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• 3+ years hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment maintenance and programming.
• Experience with machine control software from major electronic equipment providers (e.g., Universal , Juki, ERSA, PVA, SCS, Heller, Speedline, Nordson).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and machine diagnostic outputs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Technical certification or associate degree in electronics manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Experience in high‑reliability electronics manufacturing (aerospace, defense, medical).
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001).
• Familiarity with MES/ERP integration for SMT operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Lean principles.
• Technical problem solving
• Process optimization
• Equipment reliability
• Strong knowledge of SMT processes, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow profiling, and selective soldering.
• Collaboration and communication
• Safety and quality focus

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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