Electronics Equipment Technician

Job Description:

Location: Andover, Massachusetts

CoWorx Staffing Services is seeking Electronics Equipment Technicians in the Andover, MA area. We are seeking an experienced Electronics Manufacturing Equipment Technician to support high-volume production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing automated production equipment to ensure maximum uptime, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting SMT and automated manufacturing equipment and possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and unscheduled repairs on manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, automation, and control system issues affecting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to production operators and manufacturing personnel.
• Optimize equipment performance, changeover activities, and production setups to maximize efficiency, throughput, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain spare parts inventories and coordinate the procurement of replacement parts, tooling, and maintenance supplies.
• Analyze equipment performance, downtime trends, and maintenance activities, and prepare related reports and documentation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures, work instructions, and equipment documentation.
• Support Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams with equipment qualification, validation, testing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the installation, implementation, startup, and validation of new manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and production processes.
• Train and mentor operators on equipment operation, troubleshooting techniques, maintenance practices, and safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Desired Background/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of five years of experience supporting production equipment in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pneumatics, and industrial equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience developing work instructions, preventive maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced production setting.

Preferred:

• Experience operating and supporting SMT Pick-and-Place systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment and its role in quality verification and defect detection.
• Experience working with reflow ovens and supporting surface mount technology (SMT) production processes.
• Familiarity with automated dispensing systems used in electronic assembly and manufacturing operations.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, or supporting laser marking equipment.
• Knowledge of PCB saw systems and printed circuit board manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with molding equipment in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with automated test equipment (ATE) used for product testing, validation, and quality assurance.
• Additional experience with PLCs, servos, industrial electronics, and machine programming/debugging is highly preferred.