Job Title: SMT Maintenance & Test Engineer (15-20 Years)

Job Location: Ranjangaon, Pune - Maharashtra

About Veoneer:

Veoneer is a world leader, and over the years, Veoneer has delivered more than 1.1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally.

Owned by AIP and headquartered in the U.S. Veoneer has approximately 2,550 employees in 11 countries.

What you'll do?

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve SMT equipment breakdowns with minimal downtime.
• Lead preventive maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to TPM schedules and reliability targets.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues and execute quick recovery actions.

Equipment Performance & Monitoring

• Track and report on equipment performance, breakdown rates, and TPM indicators.
• Ensure equipment stability through effective maintenance planning and monitoring.
• Manage spare parts inventory, identify critical spares, and coordinate with vendors for timely availability.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Support new machine installations, setups, and process optimization, including flowchart preparation.
• Collaborate with process engineers on new machine designs and upgrades to enhance production capability.
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) and Kaizen projects to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize cost.
• Handle AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) operations and manage line excursions effectively.

Quality & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain EFMEA/PFMEA documents, mitigation plans, and associated action items.
• Support internal and external 8D reports, IATF 16949, VDA, and customer audit requirements.
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and quality standards in all maintenance and testing activities.

Training & Documentation

• Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, and technical training materials.
• Provide training and guidance to operators and junior maintenance staff on equipment handling and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.

Cross-Functional Support

• Provide technical support to Customer Quality, R&D, and NPI (New Product Introduction) teams.
• Collaborate with global teams for knowledge sharing, best practice implementation, and problem-solving.

What will you bring?

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in SMT equipment maintenance and testing in automotive or electronics manufacturing.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong hands-on skills in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, UG, Pro/E for design/drawing and layout purposes.
• Maintenance Practices: Experience in TPM implementation, preventive/predictive maintenance planning, and breakdown analysis.
• Spare Parts Management: Ability to identify critical spares, manage inventory, and liaise with vendors for cost-effective procurement.
• Quality & Process Tools: Knowledge of IQRM (Risk Management), Minitab (Statistical Analysis), and SAS (data-driven analysis).
• Compliance Standards: Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific audit requirements.
• Documentation Skills: Strong capability in preparing EFMEA/PFMEA, action plans, SOPs, and technical documentation.

• Openness to travel for supplier visits, equipment commissioning, and cross-site collaboration.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare technical documentation and present findings to global teams.

Preferred Qualification: BE / BTech / ME / MTech in relevant engineering stream