Maintenance Engineer

Straumann

$80K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of maintenance experience in CNC or precision machining
  • Strong knowledge of CNC systems and industrial automation
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on CNC machines
  • Troubleshoot and repair various mechanical and electrical systems
  • Diagnose CNC control issues and minimize machine downtime
  • Maintain maintenance logs and update preventive schedules
  • Ensure safety compliance and manage spare parts inventory
  • Liaise with OEMs and support new equipment installation
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and support Total Productive Maintenance programs

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation plans with potential bonuses
  • 401(K) plan with employer match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO allowance for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and performance of CNC machines and related production equipment within the machine shop. This role supports production operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on CNC machines (mills, lathes, multi-axis machines, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems •
Diagnose and resolve CNC control issues (Siemens, Heidenhain, Other as required.)
• Minimize machine downtime and support production schedules Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain maintenance logs and service records
• Update preventive maintenance schedules and SOPs
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies Vendor & Spare Parts Management
• Manage spare parts inventory and critical components
• Liaise with OEMs and external service providers
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment

The responsibilities listed herein are not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
Management Responsibilities:
N/A
Key Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement
• Lead development and implementation of process improvement initiatives
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs
• Recommend equipment upgrades, retrofits, and modifications
• Lead technology transfer of manufacturing processes / products; this includes fixture design, process validation, work instructions, sampling plans, process controls, test methods and measurement techniques
Troubleshooting & Repairs
• Analyze root causes of equipment failures
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs
• Coordinate closely with machine operators and production supervisors

Work Environment:
• Shop floor environment
• Exposure to noise, coolant, oil, and metal chips
• May require shift work or on-call support
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a CNC or precision machining environment
• Strong knowledge of CNC systems and industrial automation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Word, Excel, Project, statistical software computer skills
• Project management skills - ability to lead projects from concept to production implementation

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with multi-axis machining centers
• Knowledge of robotics or automated material handling systems
• Certification in industrial maintenance or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CMRT)
• Experience using CMMS systems

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000/Annually. The final pay for this position will vary based on geographic location and candidate experience relative to what the company reasonably anticipates for this position.

Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
  • Very Competitive total compensation plans (some positions include discretionary bonus, or Performance Share Units).
  • A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
  • Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you're happy and healthy. Straumann contributes a healthy portion towards employees' premium.
  • Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!
Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: United States : Mansfield (TX)
Travel Percentage: 0%
Requisition ID: 20505

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