Senior Maintenance Automation Engineer

Senior Maintenance Automation Engineer Responsibilities • Review automation and controls designs for the D33 line and site utilities for maintainability, standardization and spare-parts strategy. • Define site automation standards (PLC, HMI/SCADA, drives, networks) together with engineering and equipment suppliers. • Support equipment installation, I/O checks, FAT/SAT and commissioning, and track open points to closure. • Ensure suppliers hand over complete technical documentation, backups and training. • Build the maintenance concept for automation and controls, covering preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance. • Set up the CMMS (e.g. SAP PM, Maximo), including asset hierarchy, maintenance plans and spare-parts lists. • Define critical spare parts and stock levels with procurement. • Help recruit, train and mentor maintenance technicians and junior engineers. • Act as technical lead for troubleshooting PLC, robotics, motion control, vision systems and field instrumentation. • Manage software versions, backups and change control for all control systems. • Support OT networks and cybersecurity together with IT, in line with IEC 62443. • Provide on-call escalation support for critical breakdowns. • Analyze downtime and failure data and lead root cause analysis (RCA, 5-Why, FMEA). • Drive improvements that raise OEE and equipment availability and reduce mean time to repair. • Implement retrofits, upgrades and data-driven maintenance (IIoT, condition monitoring). • Ensure machine safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices in line with Cal/OSHA and NFPA 70E. • Maintain safety-related control systems and keep validation records current. • Support internal and external audits on maintenance and EHS topics. Requirements • 8+ years in maintenance, automation or controls engineering in high-volume manufacturing. • At least 3 years in a senior or lead role. • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation/mechatronics, controls engineering or a related field. • Certifications such as Siemens/Rockwell PLC, CMRP or functional safety (TÜV FS Engineer) are a plus. • Hands-on experience with commissioning or ramp-up of a new production line or plant. • Experience in battery, semiconductor, automotive, electronics or similar automated production is preferred. • PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000). • Experience with HMI/SCADA, servo drives, robotics, vision systems and industrial networks (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP). • CMMS setup and use (e.g. SAP PM, Maximo). • Knowledge of reliability methods: RCA, FMEA, preventive and predictive maintenance, OEE. • Machine safety and safety PLCs, with knowledge of NFPA 70E, NFPA 79 and Cal/OSHA. • Fluent English and the ability to work with international equipment suppliers. • A hands-on problem solver who stays calm during breakdowns. • Structured and documentation-minded. • Enjoys coaching technicians and sharing knowledge. • Strong team player across production, engineering and suppliers. Benefits • The opportunity to help build and scale an international deep-tech energy-storage company with a strong startup mindset • The chance to support an ambitious mission alongside globally recognized customers such as Volvo, Škoda, General Electric and Hitachi Energy • An extra day of holiday for your birthday!