Senior Maintenance Engineer

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Batam; On-site; IDR 200,880,000 - 334,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. Batam site is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance engineering activities, ensuring equipment reliability, preventive maintenance effectiveness, and maximum uptime to support production and business objectives.

You will plan maintenance, mentor Engineers and Technicians, manage spare parts and tools, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate installation and commissioning of machinery while ensuring QEHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Maintenance Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Facility Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading maintenance activities, projects, or technical teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, equipment reliability, and maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems and Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, and servicing for manufacturing equipment.
• Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Engineers and Technicians with performance feedback and mentoring.
• Ensure equipment reliability, availability, and performance meet operational requirements.
• Manage maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts inventory for timely support.
• Develop, maintain, and improve maintenance procedures, records, and preventive maintenance systems.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and increase machine uptime.
• Ensure compliance with QEHS and maintenance management system requirements.
• Identify training needs and support competency development for maintenance staff.
• Coordinate purchasing, testing, installation, and commissioning of machinery and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on installation, qualification, relocation, and expansion projects.
• Lead and drive maintenance projects with scheduling, actions, and timelines.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Maintenance knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Excelitas is a global technology company delivering advanced sensing, imaging, optics, and photonic solutions for life sciences, semiconductor, industrial, and aerospace markets. Our Batam manufacturing site specializes in high-precision electronic and photonic products and supports global customers through world-class manufacturing and continuous operational excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead and drive maintenance engineering activities in our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, preventive maintenance effectiveness, machine performance, and overall operational efficiency to support production and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repair, and servicing activities for manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Engineers and Technicians, providing performance feedback, mentoring, and people management support.
• Ensure equipment performance, reliability, and availability consistently meet operational requirements and specifications.
• Manage maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts inventory to ensure timely support for maintenance activities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve maintenance procedures, work instructions, maintenance records, and preventive maintenance systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce equipment breakdowns, increase machine uptime, and support company operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with preventive maintenance procedures and maintenance management system requirements.
• Identify training needs and support competency development and certification programs for maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate the purchasing, testing, installation, and commissioning of machinery, equipment, fixtures, and specialized components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support equipment installation, qualification, relocation, and expansion projects.
• Lead and drive maintenance and engineering projects by facilitating project meetings, tracking actions, managing timelines, and ensuring successful project execution.
• Monitor and improve energy management effectiveness and support sustainability initiatives within the facility.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service vendors to manage equipment acquisition, maintenance, modifications, and technical support activities.
• Analyze equipment failures and maintenance data to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure full compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEHS) management systems in respective area in charge.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Maintenance Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Facility Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading maintenance activities, projects, or technical teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, equipment reliability, and maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems.
• Experience leading Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or operational excellence projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive project execution.
• Knowledge of equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.