Industrial Maintenance Engineer

SMT & Reflow Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Location: Oakdale, MN

Salary: $61,000 to $91,000 (DOE)

Schedule: 2nd Shift (12:00 PM 9:00 PM)

Training Schedule: Day Shift (6:00 AM 2:30 PM)

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with strong expertise in repairing and maintaining Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment and Reflow ovens in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting complex machinery, working with PLCs, and ensuring peak equipment performance to support continuous production.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Repair & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair SMT machines, reflow ovens, screen printers, conveyors, pick-and-place systems, and other electronics manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, actuators, and motion control systems.
• Respond quickly to machine failures, ensuring efficient repairs and minimizing production downtime.
• Maintain detailed repair and diagnostic records.

Preventive & Scheduled Maintenance

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for SMT lines and reflow ovens.
• Calibrate and test equipment functionality, including PLC-controlled systems, to maintain performance and quality standards.
• Maintain a spare parts inventory and ensure critical components are readily available.

Process & Technical Support

• Partner with Process Engineers to identify and correct equipment-based process issues.
• Support installations and upgrades of PLC-controlled equipment and assist in validation processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives targeting uptime, throughput, and equipment efficiency.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record maintenance activities, technical issues, and system modifications in ERP or CMMS.
• Provide regular updates and performance reports to Engineering and Production leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Electronics, or related field; or 5+ years of relevant experience in an electronics manufacturing maintenance role.
• In-depth knowledge of PLCs, including troubleshooting, programming basics, and working with control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing SMT equipment (e.g., Fuji, Yamaha, Juki) and reflow ovens (e.g., Heller, BTU, Vitronics).
• Familiarity with IPC-610, SMEMA standards, and ISO procedures.
• Proficient in CAD, SPC, and Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (4th Shift preferred).
• Strong ability to read schematics, technical manuals, and interpret machine diagnostics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across engineering, production, and quality teams.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Requires standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed on the production floor near machinery and electronic equipment.
• Exposure to moderate noise and airborne particles may occur.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Volunteer events, team-building activities, and more

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