Manager, Machine Maintenance and Programming

Manager, Machine Maintenance And Machine Programming

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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

What We Offer:

• 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
• And more!