Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician

Location: Fort Worth Alliance, TX
Department: PSE
Reports To: PSE Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Equipment Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and automated systems used in electronics manufacturing and testing. This position ensures maximum uptime, reliability, and performance of machinery to meet production and quality objectives. The Equipment Technician collaborates closely with manufacturing engineers, operators, and quality teams to support continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, test stations, conveyors, and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs, service records, and calibration documentation.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

Installation & Setup

• Assist with equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning for new production lines.
• Support integration of new automation, vision inspection, and test systems.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure proper functionality before handoff to production.

Process Support

• Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support production line changes, tooling adjustments, and process optimizations.
• Implement maintenance best practices to minimize unplanned downtime.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, EHS, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all tools, parts, and equipment are handled and stored properly.
• Participate in equipment safety audits and corrective action implementation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, Associate Degree (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, preferably in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or automated production environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Experience with soldering, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and test instruments.
  • Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, and automated test equipment (ATE).
• Software Knowledge: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), Microsoft Office, and basic CAD or control software familiarity preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and assembly environment involving exposure to machinery, moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, and occasional high noise levels.
• May require work in cleanroom or ESD-controlled areas and adherence to static control procedures.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing ladders or platforms.
  • Regular lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of heavier components with mechanical assistance.
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling tools, wiring, and delicate electronic parts.
  • Visual acuity to read schematics, detect equipment malfunctions, and inspect parts.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and occasionally confined spaces.
• Work Hours:
  • May require rotating shifts, weekend coverage, overtime, or on-call availability to support production uptime and critical repairs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime and reliability metrics (MTBF / MTTR).
• Preventive maintenance completion rate and schedule adherence.
• Reduction in unplanned downtime or recurring failures.
• Compliance with safety and EHS standards.

Quality of maintenance documentation and improvement initiatives supported.