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# Manager, Machine Maintenance and Programming

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $107,500 - $204,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Uptime, Reliability Engineering, Automatic Programming, SAP Integration Solutions
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nexxt.com/job.asp?id=3466657321&tx=KP8585FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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 manufacturing equipment maintenance and programming.
 * Experience with machine control software from major electronic 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.