SMT Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Technology Group is seeking multiple SMT equipment engineers to ensure reliable operation of SMT production-line equipment. You will lead preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and process optimization to support high-precision electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities include calibrations, downtime reduction, equipment parameter adjustments, and collaboration with production, process, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electronics, Mechanical, Automation or related fields.
• More than 2 years SMT equipment maintenance experience.
• Familiar with brands FUJI, Universal, GKG, Holly, Anda, Speedline, Asymtek.
• Ability to read schematics and operate diagnostic tools.
• Strong interdepartmental communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, preventive, and calibration maintenance on SMT equipment.
• Diagnose failures quickly and implement emergency repairs.
• Adjust placement accuracy and printing parameters to improve yield.
• Promote equipment modification and performance projects.
• Write SOPs and failure analysis reports.
• Train technicians and coordinate with production, process, and quality teams.

Skills

SMT equipment knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC debugging

Oscilloscope usage

Cross-functional communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automation

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

SUMMARY

Foxconn Technology Group, a globally leading electronics manufacturing company, provides high-precision manufacturing solutions for top-tier technology brands. We are now recruiting multiple SMT equipment engineers to ensure the efficient operation of SMT production line equipment. You will lead preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, process optimization, and technological upgrades to support the demands of high-precision electronic manufacturing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: SMT manufacturing workshop, working closely with the automation/global operations department; Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Perform daily maintenance, calibration, and preventive maintenance on mainstream equipment such as SMT mounters (e.g., FUJI NXT, Universal), printers (GKG), vision inspection equipment (Holly SPI&AOI), dispensers (Anda, Speedline, Asymtek), reflow ovens (HB), etc.
• Quickly diagnose equipment failures, implement emergency repairs to minimize downtime, and develop long-term solutions.
• Adjust equipment parameters (placement accuracy, solder paste printing, etc.) to improve yield, efficiency, and product reliability.
• Assist in promoting equipment modification and performance enhancement projects.
• Write equipment maintenance SOPs and failure analysis reports.
• Train technicians and collaborate with production, process, and quality departments to resolve cross‑functional issues.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Familiar with SMT equipment mechanical/electrical systems (servo motor, pneumatic components, sensors, PCB conveyor system).
• Capable of using tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes for circuit analysis and reading electrical schematics.
• Able to quickly learn and master SMT equipment control software and basic PLC debugging.
• Interdepartmental communication skills and safety awareness.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Educational Requirements: Associate's degree or higher,

Degree required: Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation or related fields

WORK EXPERIENCE

More than 2 years of SMT equipment maintenance experience, familiar with mainstream equipment brands (FUJI, Universal, GKG, Holly, Anda, Speedline, Asymtek, etc.); Candidates with background in consumer electronics / automotive electronics manufacturing are preferred.