Maintenance Engineer

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Engineer is a dual-focus role responsible for both the immediate technical health of the production floor and the long-term reliability of our manufacturing assets. This individual will split their time (approximately 50/50) between high-level "floor-side" troubleshooting of complex Die Cast and Machining systems and "office-side" strategic planning, data analysis, and project management. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical bridge between the maintenance technicians and the engineering management team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Floor Support (50%): Advance troubleshooting: Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex failures in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) machines, multi-axis CNC machining centers, and integrated robotic cells.

System Diagnostics:

Perform advanced diagnostics on complex mechanical failures to include hydraulic/thermal and pneumatic circuits.

Mentorship:

Provide hands-on guidance and technical training to maintenance technicians to elevate the team s overall troubleshooting capabilities.

Emergency Response:

Lead the recovery efforts during critical equipment breakdowns to minimize production impact. Reliability & Strategic Engineering (50%): Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead formal RCA processes for recurring or catastrophic failures, implementing engineering changes to prevent recurrence.

PM/PdM Optimization:

Support the PM Planner by evaluating and refining Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and develop Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies (e.g., vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal monitoring)

Project Management:

Manage projects, including equipment upgrades, new machine installations, and facility integrations.

Vendor Management:

Interface with equipment OEMs and external contractors for specialized repairs and spare parts optimization.

Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of maintenance engineering experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Specific experience in Die Casting and/or high-precision Machining is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. Equivalent senior-level industrial experience may be considered.

Technical Proficiency:

Die Cast & Machining:

Deep understanding of high-pressure hydraulics, furnace systems, and CNC machine geometry/spindle logic.

Robotics:

Experience with industrial robot integration and troubleshooting (e.g., part extraction, sprayers, and deburring cells).

Analytical Skills:

Knowledge in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to track data and generate reliability reports.

Cross-Functional Development Pathway:

As part of Troy Design and Manufacturing s commitment to technical growth, all employees within the Maintenance Department will participate in a structured pathway to acquire, learn and develop a variety of skills. All supplementary work will be conducted in conjunction with SMEs.

Disclaimer:

Any statements or descriptions are subject to change as necessary to better serve company requirements