SMT Equipment Technician - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

XLR8 EMS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XLR8 EMS in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to support high-volume electronics manufacturing. You will maintain and troubleshoot SMT lines, ensure optimal uptime, and uphold IPC-A-610 standards.

You will work with a team on pick-and-place equipment (Mydata, MyCronic, Vitronic), reflow ovens, and AOI systems, performing PMs, calibrations, and defect analysis to minimize downtime and maximize line efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an SMT Technician in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of SMT process principles (stencil printing, placement, reflow soldering).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed SMT equipment including pick-and-place machines (Mydata, MyCronic, Vitronic…), reflow ovens, screen printers, and AOI systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration on SMT machinery according to established schedules and procedures.
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and ensuring maximum line efficiency.
• Monitor SMT line performance, identify root causes of defects (e.g., solder bridging, tombstoning, misalignments), and implement corrective actions.
• Train production operators on equipment use and proper maintenance procedures.

Skills

SMT theory

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Mydata

MyCronic

Vitronic

AOI Systems

Job description

XLR8 EMS in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to support high-volume electronics manufacturing. You will maintain and troubleshoot SMT lines, ensure optimal uptime, and uphold IPC-A-610 standards.

You will work with a team on pick-and-place equipment (Mydata, MyCronic, Vitronic), reflow ovens, and AOI systems, performing PMs, calibrations, and defect analysis to minimize downtime and maximize line efficiency.