Intern, Equipment Maintenance Technician

Description

At Spartronics, our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). We also offer value-added services from early-stage engineering support to manufacturing testing, design for excellence and sustaining engineering for the full product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,400 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

Intern- Equipment Maintenance Technician

Reports to: EHS Manager

Hours/schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:00a-4:30p (10-12 weeks)

Citizenship Requirement: US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder. We can not sponsor Visas.

We are seeking a motivated Electronics Equipment Maintenance Intern to support our manufacturing and engineering operations over a 10–12 week period. This role is ideal for students pursuing electrical engineering, electronics technology, industrial engineering, or related fields who want hands-on experience with production equipment, preventive maintenance, and hardware lifecycle management.

The intern will work closely with technicians and engineers to assist with equipment moves, basic troubleshooting, component-level recovery, and inventory management of spare and retired hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Support & Maintenance

• Assist technicians with line moves, including disconnecting, relocating, and reconnecting production equipment.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks under supervision (cleaning, inspections, simple adjustments).
• Support equipment recovery and repair, including identifying faulty components and replacing or removing parts.
• Remove usable components from decommissioned machines for spare-parts harvesting.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Maintain and update inventory of spare equipment, harvested components, and consumables.
• Organize and document used parts for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
• Assist in the disposition of obsolete or end-of-life equipment, following company procedures.

Data & System Support

• Support data recovery and system backups for equipment being serviced, moved, or decommissioned.
• Assist with basic machine-related networking tasks, such as verifying connectivity, labeling cables, and updating network documentation.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Record maintenance activities, part usage, and equipment status in internal tracking systems.
• Help update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance checklists as needed.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real production equipment and maintenance workflows.
• Exposure to equipment lifecycle management, from installation to decommissioning.
• Practical skills in troubleshooting, hardware recovery, and preventive maintenance.
• Mentorship from experienced technicians and engineers.
• A strong foundation for future roles in equipment engineering, reliability, or operations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or certification in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of electronics, mechanical systems, or computer hardware.
• Comfortable using hand tools, test equipment, and diagnostic tools (training provided).
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• We are an ITAR Controlled Facility; all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Skills 

• Familiarity with Windows imaging and backups.
• Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, switches, cabling).
• Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, or similar tools.
• Interest in manufacturing, automation, or equipment reliability.

How to Apply: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4. We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Spartronics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4