Manager, Machine Maintenance and Programming

RTX•Melbourne, FL

11d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs