Maintenance Automation Engineer
Core
Maintain and optimize automated manufacturing lines, equipment, and test systems to ensure high-volume production efficiency and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC maintenance automation engineer
Builds
Automated production lines, test equipment, and manufacturing systems for market-leading brands
Domain
Manufacturing automation, high-volume electronics/battery production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming and troubleshooting, industrial robotics, HMI development, SCADA systems, industrial communication protocols, preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems troubleshooting, machine vision systems, statistical analysis tools, safety standards and LOTO
Preferred skills
Battery manufacturing processes, laser welding systems, automated assembly equipment, TPM and reliability engineering concepts, process capability methodologies (SPC, GR&R, Cp/Cpk), error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), digitalization projects
Technologies
Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Universal Robots, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC-UA, Cognex, Keyence
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing systems to identify root causes and isolate failure mechanisms; Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities; Manage and support automation systems including safety systems, motor controls, drives, and industrial networks; Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, uptime, and cost reduction; Analyze and improve equipment KPIs including MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and downtime trends; Support new equipment introduction, validation, qualification, and process deployment activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC