Manager, Machine Maintenance and Programming

Prattwhitney; 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

Generous 401(k) plan with employer; –R

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is hiring a Manager for Machine Maintenance and Machine Programming to maintain and optimize SMT production equipment used in aerospace manufacturing. The role involves program creation, feeder setup, reflow profiling, and process validation to ensure high reliability and efficiency.

The candidate should have extensive hands-on experience with SMT tools (pick-and-place, printers, reflow) and a strong background in electronics manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in related work.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and machine diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with SMT manufacturing equipment maintenance and programming (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT production equipment.
• Create or modify machine programs for SMT line operation.
• Diagnose and repair SMT equipment including electrical and mechanical issues.
• Calibrate machine performance and validate soldering quality.
• Support NPI activities and process validation.
• Maintain documentation and setup instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve yield and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with safety and IPC standards.

Skills

SMT maintenance

Machine programming

Electrical schematics

Mechanical diagnostics

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Electronics manufacturing certification

Tools

Universal

Juki

ERSA

PVA

SCS

Heller

Speedline

Nordson

Job description

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.

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:

• 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!

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

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.

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.

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 aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.