Engine Shop Maintenance - Team Member [Shop Floor]
Kia India
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Job summary
Kia India is seeking a skilled Engine Shop Maintenance professional to oversee electrical/CNC maintenance, CBM/PM/TBM strategies and reliability improvements on machine tools and SPMs in the engine shop.
You will lead preventive maintenance, trouble-shoot breakdowns, perform RCAs, manage technicians and coordinate with production for planned maintenance, with hands-on work on VMC/HMC centers and diverse CNC controls.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical required.
- Experience in heavy engineering and automotive manufacturing.
- Experience in engine or machine shop environments.
- Strong CNC systems knowledge and PLC troubleshooting.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and perform RCA.
Responsibilities
- Carry out PM/CBM/TBM for machine tools, CNCs, and assembly equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical/control system breakdowns and improve uptime.
- Record breakdown history and perform RCAs with corrective actions.
- Supervise technicians and contractors; coordinate with production for planned maintenance.
- Install and commission VMC/HMC centers, CNC machines, and lines.
- Read/write PLC programs and troubleshoot FANUC/SIEMENS/MITSUBISHI controls.
- Handle Special Purpose Machines (SPM) and automation equipment.
Skills
Education
Job description
Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement of machine tools, CNC machines, assembly equipment, and special purpose machines (SPM) in the engine shop. Focus on preventive, condition-based, and reliability-centered maintenance to ensure high equipment uptime and productivity.
- Carry out Preventive Maintenance (PM), Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), and Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) for:
- Machine tools
- CNC machines
- Assembly equipment
- Ensure all electrical equipment operates efficiently with minimal downtime
- Preserve system functionality through structured maintenance practices
- Identify and analyze failure modes affecting equipment performance
- Prioritize critical failure modes based on impact
- Define and implement effective maintenance tasks to mitigate failures
- Troubleshoot electrical and control system breakdowns using:
- Circuit diagrams
- Diagnostic tools and testing equipment
- Practical/shortcut fault-finding methods
- Improve response time and enhance machine productivity
- Record repeated and major breakdowns in history logs / CMMS
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence
- Supervise shop floor technicians and subcontractors
- Ensure timely and effective execution of maintenance activities
- Coordinate with production teams for planned maintenance
- Handle erection and commissioning of:
- VMC & HMC machining centers
- CNC machines and assembly lines
- Experience with machines such as:
- DMG MORI, Mazak, Makino, GROB, WIA, Doosan, MAC
- Work on equipment including:
- Lathe machines
- Grinding machines
- Industrial robots
- SPMs (Balancing, Honing, Hardening, Press, etc.)
- Read, write, and troubleshoot PLC programs:
- FANUC
- Mitsubishi MELSEC (Q, L, F Series)
- Siemens (S7-300/400)
- ABB
- Troubleshoot CNC/NC systems:
- FANUC: 18i, 16i, PowerMate, 160i, 180i series
- SIEMENS: 840D, 840Di, 802D, SL840D/Di, SL810D
- Maintenance of Special Purpose Machines (SPM) such as:
- Hardening machines
- Honing and lapping machines
- Plug press machines
- Sealant application systems
- Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Mechanical
- Experience in:
- Heavy engineering industries
- Automotive manufacturing
- Engine or machine shop environments
- Strong knowledge of CNC systems and machine tools
- PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Electrical schematics reading
- Root cause analysis and reliability engineering
Hands-on experience in SPM and automation systems
Troubleshooting in CNC, PLC programming, , HMI, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Troubleshooting
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