Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our facility and equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for capital projects, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and ensure operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to lead maintenance activities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $95,000-$125,000

Essential Job Functions:

• Promote a culture of safety by identifying and mitigating workplace hazards

• Plan, scope, and lead capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and external vendors/contractors
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and systems
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Support long-term capital planning by identifying equipment lifecycle needs and infrastructure upgrades

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime
• Perform routine inspections and servicing of machinery, systems, and facility infrastructure
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and continuous improvement

• Create, update, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and repair activities
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance work, equipment history, and system performance using CMMS systems

• Coordinate work with external contractors
• Support team development through technical training and mentoring
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to align maintenance priorities

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, codes, and industry standards

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement corrective/preventive measures
• Monitor KPIs such as downtime and equipment performance

 

Critical Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field 
• Proven experience in maintenance engineering in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic systems
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading teams or managing vendors/contractors
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering practices