Equipment Maintenance Technician

North American Production Sharing, Inc.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Production Sharing, Inc. in Tijuana, Mexico seeks a Senior Maintenance Equipment Technician to ensure reliability and continuous operation of automated manufacturing equipment.

The role covers installation, troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and process optimization in a fast-paced plant. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, support ramp-ups, manage spare parts, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation equipment maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of automated production equipment.
• Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and process validation activities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical schematics, and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production equipment, including installation, setup, tooling adjustments, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning activities.
• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, alarms, and production interruptions, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Support production ramp-ups by stabilizing new automation equipment and driving improvements in equipment performance, efficiency, and throughput (UPH).
• Monitor equipment health and identify recurring issues to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist in the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, including installation, qualification, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Maintain and manage spare parts inventories, recommending replenishment and ensuring critical components are readily available.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Develop and follow equipment maintenance procedures, standard work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, machine guarding requirements, inspection standards, and 6S practices.

Skills

Automation systems troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment installation and commissions

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical degree in Mechatronics / Automation

Tools

PLC programming software

Zebra printers

Barcode scanners

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Maintenance Equipment Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous operation of automated manufacturing equipment. This position plays a key role in equipment installation, troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, process optimization, and production support. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with automation systems and a strong ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support for production equipment, including installation, setup, tooling adjustments, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning activities.

Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.

Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, alarms, and production interruptions, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.

Support production ramp-ups by stabilizing new automation equipment and driving improvements in equipment performance, efficiency, and throughput (UPH).

Monitor equipment health and identify recurring issues to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Assist in the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, including installation, qualification, commissioning, and acceptance activities.

Maintain and manage spare parts inventories, recommending replenishment and ensuring critical components are readily available.

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.

Develop and follow equipment maintenance procedures, standard work instructions, and safety guidelines.

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, machine guarding requirements, inspection standards, and 6S practices.

Qualifications

Technical degree, vocational certification, or equivalent experience in Mechatronics, Electromechanical Technology, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in automation equipment maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

Strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of automated production equipment.

Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and process validation activities.

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical schematics, and equipment documentation.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and perform under pressure in a high-volume production environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience with automated assembly equipment, including three-axis and four-axis motion systems, point teaching, setup, and equipment adjustments.

Knowledge of material handling systems, feeders, magazines, conveyors, and auxiliary automation equipment.

Experience supporting Zebra printers, barcode scanners, labeling systems, and production traceability equipment.

Familiarity with automatic screw fastening systems and automated feeding equipment.

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills involving PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, motors, solenoid valves, relays, switches, and industrial wiring.

Ability to perform mechanical assembly, alignment, calibration, and component replacement activities.

Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Understanding of manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, downtime reduction, and equipment availability metrics.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and 6S practices.

Experience supporting high-volume automated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.