Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Engineer Location: Milpitas, CA Work Arrangement: Onsite Experience Required: 3-5+ Years Employment Type: Contract, Onsite Job Description We are seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support equipment reliability and maintenance in an electronics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, with a strong understanding of SMT, PTH, and PCBA processes. The candidate will support equipment installation, qualification, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize production downtime and improve equipment performance. Key Responsibilities Inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and reliability. Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs to minimize production downtime. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance according to established schedules. Support installation, qualification, commissioning, and ramp‑up of new manufacturing equipment. Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and computer‑controlled systems. Repair and maintain conveyor systems, production machinery, and other manufacturing equipment. Maintain and troubleshoot in‑circuit testers, functional testers, test fixtures, stress chambers, and chamber racks. Improve equipment uptime, throughput, product quality, and maintenance efficiency. Support automatic component insertion machines and electronics manufacturing equipment. Monitor production plans and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize interruptions. Lead or support equipment‑related projects based on business requirements and customer needs. Follow established safety procedures and maintenance documentation requirements. Travel approximately 5-10% as required. Required Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent practical experience required; bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 3+ years of relevant equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, PTH, and PCBA processes. Hands‑on experience with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of equipment calibration, repair, and reliability improvement. Experience supporting equipment installation, qualification, and production ramp‑up. Familiarity with automatic component insertion machines and manufacturing test equipment. Ability to coordinate equipment maintenance projects and work effectively with cross‑functional teams. Intermediate English communication skills, both verbal and written. Willingness to work onsite in Milpitas, CA, and travel 5-10% as needed. Preferred Skills Experience with in‑circuit and functional testers. Knowledge of stress chambers, test fixtures, and chamber racks. Familiarity with PLCs and computer‑controlled manufacturing equipment. Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Background in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), automotive electronics, medical devices, or semiconductor manufacturing. Proven experience improving equipment uptime and reducing production downtime. This is a contract‑only position for an initial duration of 12 months. This is an onsite role in Milpitas, California. Full‑time/permanent employment is not offered for this position. Pay: $35/40/hr on w2 Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements. Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third‑party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums. Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided. Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO is provided other than that required by applicable state and local laws. Equal Employment Opportunity: Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intellectt Inc