Shift Engineer - Maintenance

Autoliv India; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv India is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance and support continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes equipment reliability, timely breakdown responses, and accurate maintenance records, with opportunities to contribute to cost reductions and overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance or engineering support.
• Experience in automotive/high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience with maintenance management systems and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting production lines, automated equipment or industrial machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment faults.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and restore production operations safely and efficiently.
• Inspect, test and maintain manufacturing equipment, tools, utilities and facility systems.
• Support installation, commissioning and validation of new machinery and production lines.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and availability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdowns, spare parts and equipment history.
• Follow maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures and technical instructions.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring failures.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Environmental, Health and Safety teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and applicable health and safety standards.
• Apply safe isolation, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures when carrying out maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance tools, instruments, consumables and critical spare parts.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, lean manufacturing and equipment optimization activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operators and other maintenance team members.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic & Hydraulic

PLC & Controls

Maintenance Diagnostics

5S & Lean

Microsoft Office

Reading Diagrams

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance Planning

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Certification

Tools

CMMS

Electrical Diagnostic Tools

Vibration Analysis Tools

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Maintenance.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated maintenance professional to join our manufacturing team. This role will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of production equipment, machinery, utilities and facilities within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

The position involves carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing equipment faults, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with production, engineering, quality and safety teams to minimize downtime and maintain high standards of operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and machinery.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment faults.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and restore production operations safely and efficiently.

• Inspect, test and maintain manufacturing equipment, tools, utilities and facility systems.

• Support installation, commissioning and validation of new machinery and production lines.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and availability.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdowns, spare parts and equipment history.

• Follow maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures and technical instructions.

• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring failures.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Environmental, Health and Safety teams.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and applicable health and safety standards.

• Apply safe isolation, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures when carrying out maintenance activities.

• Manage maintenance tools, instruments, consumables and critical spare parts.

• Support continuous improvement, 5S, lean manufacturing and equipment optimization activities.

• Provide technical support and guidance to operators and other maintenance team members.

Key Deliverables

• High availability and reliability of production equipment.

• Reduction in unplanned downtime and repeat equipment failures.

• Completion of preventive maintenance activities within agreed schedules.

• Safe and timely resolution of equipment breakdowns.

• Accurate and up-to-date maintenance records and reports.

• Successful installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.

• Compliance with maintenance, quality and workplace health and safety requirements.

• Contribution to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Required Experience & Expertise

Experience

• Relevant experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance or engineering support.

• Experience in an automotive, engineering or high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.

• Experience working with maintenance management systems and technical documentation.

• Experience supporting production lines, automated equipment or industrial machinery preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical diagrams and equipment manuals.

• Understanding of PLCs, sensors, drives, motors and industrial control systems.

• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.

• Ability to use maintenance tools, measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis, fault finding and problem-solving methods.

• Working knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

• Basic computer skills, including maintenance reporting and Microsoft Office applications.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality.

• Proactive and results-oriented approach.

• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to priorities tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Commitment to accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Education

• Technical qualification, apprenticeship or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.

• Relevant maintenance, engineering or industrial automation certification preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Safety-conscious and quality-focused professional

• Practical and analytical approach to problem-solving

• Reliable, organized and self-motivated

• Positive and proactive attitude

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Flexible approach to working shifts and responding to production requirements

• Team-oriented and committed to continuous learning

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In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to developing people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programmers emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skills.

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