SMT Equipment Technician - Keep High-Speed Lines Running

XLR8 EMS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

XLR8 EMS in San Diego, CA, is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to keep our high-speed assembly lines running smoothly. You will maintain and troubleshoot pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, screen printers, and AOI systems, ensuring maximum uptime and throughput.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in SMT maintenance, solid knowledge of stencil printing, component placement, and reflow soldering, plus the ability to diagnose from schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SMT technician experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SMT process principles (stencil printing, component placement, reflow soldering).
• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing complex electromechanical systems using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 quality standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed SMT equipment including pick-and-place, reflow ovens, screen printers, and AOI systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on SMT machinery per schedules.
• Diagnose and repair equipment to minimize downtime and maximize line efficiency.
• Monitor SMT line performance, identify root causes of defects, and implement corrective actions.
• Train production operators on equipment use and maintenance procedures.

Skills

SMT experience

Troubleshooting

IPC-610 knowledge

Team communication

Tools

Schematic diagrams

Diagnostic tools

Job description

XLR8 EMS in San Diego, CA, is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to keep our high-speed assembly lines running smoothly. You will maintain and troubleshoot pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, screen printers, and AOI systems, ensuring maximum uptime and throughput.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in SMT maintenance, solid knowledge of stencil printing, component placement, and reflow soldering, plus the ability to diagnose from schematics.