Principal Engineering Services Engineer - Equipment
Core
Lead engineering services for manufacturing equipment across multiple sites to ensure consistent performance, reliability, and production capacity.
Role type
Principal Engineering Services Engineer (Equipment)
Builds
Reliable manufacturing equipment operations and technical support systems for electronics manufacturing
Domain
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (equipment reliability & support systems)
Required skills
Equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, root-cause identification, TPM, predictive maintenance, equipment qualification, OEE/MTBF/MTTR analysis, technical leadership, cross-site coordination, OEM/vendor management, automation fundamentals, PLC/sensor diagnostics
Preferred skills
NPI & industrialization, Digital Factory deployment, condition monitoring, regional solution standardization, facilities integration, business margin improvement
Technologies
Solder Paste Printers, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow Ovens, AOI, X-Ray, Wave Soldering, Selective Soldering, Press-Fit, Routing/Depaneling, Dispensing, Conformal Coating, Cleaning/Washing Systems, Takaya/Flying Probe, Conveyors, PLCs, servos, motion systems
Responsibilities
Support, maintain, and solve complex equipment problems across sites; Define operating conditions and critical equipment activities; Lead equipment recovery and technical support systems; Coordinate technical standards and knowledge transfer across regions; Analyze equipment performance metrics (OEE, downtime) and drive improvements; Mentor Equipment Engineers and Technicians
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic cross-site leadership