SMT Maintenance Engineer – Reliability & Upgrades

Ledgent Technology; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology seeks an SMT Maintenance Engineer in Milpitas, CA to lead maintenance and reliability improvements for SMT production equipment and wave soldering systems. You will collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Equipment Engineering to maximize uptime and minimize downtime.

The role requires 7–10 years in electronics with strong troubleshooting in electrical and control systems, plus experience with CMMS and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in electronics/maintenance
• EMS environment experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment and wave soldering
• Proficiency with electrical & controls troubleshooting
• Experience with documentation and maintenance KPI reporting

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control-system issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Plan and execute scheduled maintenance activities.
• Support root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety procedures and standards.
• Support equipment installation and improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Strong listening abilities

Detail-oriented

Strategic management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

CMMS system

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Job description

Ledgent Technology seeks an SMT Maintenance Engineer in Milpitas, CA to lead maintenance and reliability improvements for SMT production equipment and wave soldering systems. You will collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Equipment Engineering to maximize uptime and minimize downtime.

The role requires 7–10 years in electronics with strong troubleshooting in electrical and control systems, plus experience with CMMS and maintenance documentation.