Senior Associate Maintenance Mechanical & Electrical

Ola Electric; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ola Electric in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu is seeking a Senior Associate Plant Maintenance to lead shift maintenance on high-precision battery cell fabrication lines. You will troubleshoot critical breakdowns and drive reliability across plants, ensuring continuous operation.

You will execute preventive and predictive maintenance, manage spare parts, calibrate key parameters, and uphold safety protocols including LOTO to maintain product quality and production yield.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in continuous process/manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems and precision alignments.
• Experience with TPM and FMEA concepts is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift-level maintenance execution to ensure high availability of cell fabrication machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns with mechanical, electrical, and PLC/automation troubleshooting.
• Plan and perform preventive and predictive maintenance using CMMS.
• Drive root-cause analysis for recurring failures and implement CAPA.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulatory compliance across maintenance operations.

Skills

Shift maintenance leadership

PLC troubleshooting

CMMS proficiency

Preventive maintenance

Education

Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Industrial automation controls

Electrical wiring

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Associate Plant Maintenance (Mechanical & Electrical)

• Industry: Electric Vehicle (EV) / Battery Manufacturing / Energy Storage

• Functional Area: Production, Manufacturing & Maintenance

• Role Category: Operations, Maintenance & Support

• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

• Experience Required: 3-6 Years

• Location: Krishnagiri

Job Description

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Associate Plant Maintenance to lead shift-level maintenance execution, handle critical breakdown repairs, and maintain equipment reliability across our high-precision battery cell fabrication lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Maintenance & Operations: Lead shift-level maintenance execution to ensure high availability and continuous operation of cell fabrication machinery (e.g., mixers, coaters, slitters, calenders, stackers, dryers, and electrolyte fillers).
• Breakdown & Troubleshooting: Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns; perform in-depth mechanical, electrical, and PLC/automation troubleshooting to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Schedule and execute time-based, usage-based, and condition-based Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks using CMMS, ensuring 100% on-time completion.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Drive structured root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) for recurring or critical equipment failures and implement permanent corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Process Checks & Calibration: Perform periodic verifications of critical machine parameters (speeds, tensions, temperatures, pressures, alignment) to maintain cell quality and production yield.
• Spare Parts Management: Monitor critical spare parts inventory, log daily usage in CMMS, and ensure minimum stock levels for high-wear components.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, cleanroom/dry room environment protocols, and EHS safety guidelines across all maintenance operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of hands-on plant maintenance experience in continuous process, automated manufacturing, or electronics/battery cell fabrication plants.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Practical knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, drives, sensors, gearboxes, and precision mechanical alignments.
  • Hands‑on experience with PLC troubleshooting, panel wiring, and industrial automation controls.
  • Strong understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  • CMMS software proficiency, root cause analysis, shift leadership, cleanroom protocol adherence, and multi-disciplinary coordination.