Equipment Maintenance Technician - Solder Process

THE COMPANY
Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. Our Seguin, TX location is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our team.
Are you ready to shape tomorrow with us?
THE POSITION

• Responsible for proactively monitoring the Solder Process cells including select solder and reflow.
• Maintain production equipment: includes repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare part replacement identification.
• Responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, and computer systems.
• Possess advanced knowledge of machine line operations, electrical and mechanical configurations, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex machine, procedure, and process malfunctions to root cause.
• Uses schematics, machine specifications, manuals, and standard operating procedures to determine tasks to be performed.
• Ability to mentor, develop training syllabus, and train Jr. Technicians in proper machine maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Continuous improvement of the Solder Processes
• Work with engineers and managers for coordination of line moves and installation.
• Assists in the development and refinement of preventative maintenance procedures for production and new technology equipment to meet plant standards and production goals.
• Assists in the design and implementation of special projects for operational efficiency improvement.
• Assists in performing machine process characterizations to meet plant performance and quality goals.
• Support efforts to meet line product DPMO, OEE, and Scrap goals and equipment MTBF goals.
• Participate in the advance process and quality planning (APQP) activities for new equipment.
• Be proactive and promote teamwork between the technicians and production operators.
• Interface; (support, assist, negotiate, consult) with: Engineers, peers, operators, supervision, and management.
• Understands and complies with all procedures pertaining to a given work environment; assists in designing improvements to the work environment.
• Set an example for all in work ethics: skill level, application of said skills, and communications.
• Documents all work performed in detail.
• Documentation of changes to processes and equipment.
• Maintain a proactive stance rather than re-active in dealing with equipment and process.
• Excellent mechanical ability is essential regarding understanding of mechanics and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable with using a computer program to control an electronic or electro-mechanical device.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & electrical schematics in equipment manuals.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
Immediate Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition & Employee Discounts
Potential Annual Bonus
Employer 401(k) Match
And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
Job Requirements :
Basic Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science in Electronics or 2-3 years of technical work experience or equivalent military training.
• Excellent mechanical ability is essential regarding understanding of mechanics and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable with using a computer program to control an electronic or electro-mechanical device.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & electrical schematics in equipment manuals.
• 3+ years repair or maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and pneumatic schematics
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS (travel, lifting restrictions, etc.)
Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 28 pounds unassisted.
Good hand/eye/foot coordination required.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, turn, twist, and reach for 12 hours.
Ability to bend at waist and perform repetitive foot and hand action.
Personnel should be able to climb ladders and stairs with physical ease and without fear.
Good hygiene must be maintained at all times.
EEO Statement
Vitesco Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including but not limited to people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from all ethnicities and creeds, working parents, or people with long unemployment periods. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. To be considered, an application must be submitted to a specific position for which Vitesco Technologies has a current posted job opening. Qualified applicants will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which they apply. Further, Vitesco Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers_usa&canada@vitesco.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.
Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.07 billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.