SMT Field Service Engineer - Midwest/Northeast

Yamaha Motor US; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Crp. USA is seeking an SMT Field Service Engineer to support installations, maintenance, and repairs across the Midwest to Northeast regions, including travel across the United States and internationally.

You will install, maintain, and repair Yamaha SMT equipment, work with electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum subsystems, and assist with programming and component library creation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2‑year technical degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Systems, or related field preferred; 5 years SMT experience may substitute.
• 3+ years SMT experience required, including hands-on with pick-and-place equipment.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and using test equipment; electrical calculations.
• Ability to travel 60%–80%, including international travel, with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone, email, and onsite support to YMUS Robotics distributors and direct customers.
• Support installation, warranty service, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with factory engineering to improve products and reduce recurring issues.
• Notify management of customer issues affecting relationships.
• Coordinate with Sales on future opportunities at customer sites.
• Document issues clearly for engineering and support teams.
• Track issues to ensure resolution and aid training material development.
• Develop knowledge to act as SME for internal and external customers.
• Set up and remove equipment from demonstration facilities.

Skills

SMT experience

Customer-facing skills

Troubleshooting electronics

Reading schematics

Travel 60-80%

Programming/operating SMT equipment

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Electronics or related field

5 years SMT experience may substitute education

Tools

SMT equipment programming

Test equipment literacy

Job description

SMT Field Service Engineer - Midwest/Northeast

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Cypress, California, United States

Job Description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for aSMT Field Service Engineerto join our team in field-based role.In this role, you will provide field service support across theMidwestern to Northeastern territory includingMichigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. You will beresponsible for installation, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled repair of Yamaha S.M.T. equipment at customer facilities throughout the United States and internationally. Field Service Engineers (FSEs) will support and maintain a wide range of subsystems, including electronic, electrical, electromagnetic, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems. Responsibilities also include software installation and upgrades, LAN connectivity, barcode systems, and assisting with programming and component library creation.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide phone, email, and onsite support to YMUS Robotics distributors and direct customers to resolve equipment, application, and sales-related issues.
• Directly support customers by providing installation, warranty service, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate with factory engineering to improve products and eliminate recurring issues.
• Communicate any customer issues that could affect the overall relationship to management.
• Communicate with the Sales staff regarding future opportunities at existing customer sites.
• Document technical issues accurately and professionally to ensure they can be clearly understood and tracked by YMC Engineering and YMUS Technical Support.
• Track customer issues to ensure a satisfactory resolution is provided and to support the development of training materials or the prevention of future issues.
• Acquire the knowledge necessary to act as the Subject Matter Expert for both internal and external customers.
• Set up and remove equipment from the demonstration facility as required.

What you need to be successful:

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Systems, or a related field preferred; 5 years of relevant SMT experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• 3+ years of SMT experience required, including hands‑on work with programming and operating pick‑and‑place equipment.
• Strong customer‑facing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude in electronics, mechanical systems, and computer technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop long‑term solutions for recurring service challenges at customer sites.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and using a variety of test equipment, along with performing electronic-related mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic emergency service on designated equipment.
• Ability to travel 60%–80%, including international travel, with occasional overtime as required.

Don’tmeet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms;assuch,we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive,and authentic workplace. Ifyou’reexcited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesn’talign perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What’sin it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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