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A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62, * Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience * 3+ years hands-on experience with SMT equipment maintenance and programming. * Experience with machine control software from major SMT equipment providers (e.g., Universal , Juki, ERSA, PVA, SCS, Heller, Speedline, Nordson). * Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and machine diagnostic outputs., * Technical certification or associate degree in electronics manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, or related field. * Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems. * Experience in high-reliability electronics manufacturing (aerospace, defense, medical). * Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001). * Familiarity with MES/ERP integration for SMT operations. * Experience with continuous improvement and Lean principles. * Technical problem solving * Process optimization * Equipment reliability * Strong knowledge of SMT processes, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow profiling, and selective soldering. * Collaboration and communication * Safety and quality focus ## Description The Manager, Machine Maintenance and Machine Programming - is responsible for maintaining, programming, and optimizing Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and related electronic manufacturing equipment. This includes pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, solder paste screen printers, selective soldering systems, conformal coating equipment, and auxiliary electronic assembly tools. The role ensures high-reliability performance of production equipment and supports continuous improvement in electronic manufacturing processes. What you will do: * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT production equipment, including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, paste printers, selective soldering tools, and conformal coating systems. * Create, modify, and optimize machine programs for SMT line operation (pick-and-place, print parameters, reflow profiles, and related processes). * Create, modify, and optimize machine programs for other manufacturing equipment like ERSA, PVA, CSC and other manufacturing equipment. * Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control-system issues related to SMT equipment. * Calibrate and verify machine performance, including placement accuracy, paste deposition, thermal profiling, and soldering quality. * Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including program creation, feeder setup, stencil selection, reflow profiling, and process validation. * Maintain equipment documentation, programming files, maintenance logs, and process setup instructions. * Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to improve quality, yield, and throughput. * Monitor and optimize SMT line performance to improve cycle time, uptime, and overall equipment efficiency. * Ensure compliance with industry standards, ESD protocols, safety requirements, and manufacturing best practices. * Identify and recommend upgrades, tooling improvements, and process enhancements. ## Related Videos - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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