Maintenance Engineer

KEMET Electronics | YAGEO Group; San Nicolás de los Garza; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International collaboration

Continuous learning

Above-legal benefits

Job summary

KEMET de México, part of the YAGEO Group, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to lead technical personnel, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, and drive improvements for reliability at our San Nicolás de los Garza, NL plant. This on-site role requires strong leadership and a proactive maintenance mindset.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic engineering background, 5+ years supervising technical teams, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, mechatronic engineering or related field.
• 5+ years as a supervisor in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance indicators to avoid unscheduled stoppages.
• Coordinate, lead, and train assigned technical personnel with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, spare parts, and inventory for the department.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Apply quality tools and problem-solving methodologies to identify and eliminate root causes.
• Utilize TPM principles, including MTTR, MTBF, preventive and corrective maintenance, and FMEA.
• Develop and execute work plans for equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Eng

Job description

KEMET de México, with over a century of experience, is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of multilayer ceramic capacitors that power tomorrow’s technologies. We are recognized for our unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and advanced solutions that meet the rigorous demands of a wide range of industries. We offer solutions based on advanced materials science and cutting-edge manufacturing, ensuring maximum performance and sustainability. As part of the YAGEO Group Company, KEMET leverages shared expertise and resources to drive innovation in the electronics industry.

As a Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for leading and managing technical personnel, coordinating daily preventive and corrective maintenance activities, and developing action plans to improve equipment performance and reliability. This role ensures compliance with Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards while maintaining the optimal operation of manufacturing equipment to support production objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site position located at our San Nicolás, NL plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree as mechanical engineer, electronic engineer, mechatronic engineer or related field.
• 5+ years as a supervisor working with technical personnel in manufacture environment in maintenance area.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance indicators to avoid unscheduled stoppages.
• Coordinate, lead, and train assigned technical personnel, with a strong focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, spare parts, and inventory for the department.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Apply quality tools and problem-solving methodologies to identify and eliminate root causes.
• Utilize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, including MTTR, MTBF, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and FMEA.
• Develop and execute work plans for equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced English level.
• Strong analytical thinking to diagnose complex failures and analyze equipment data.
• Great leadership and communication skills to coordinate work teams and negotiate with suppliers.
• Problem-solving ability to respond quickly to unexpected failures.

We Offer

• Collaboration in an international environment with strong recognition of people and talent.
• A pleasant and people-centered work environment, with a highly motivated team where you can showcase your skills and dedication.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits package above legal requirements.

About YAGEO Group We don’t make the final product. We make what makes it possible. From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors, our components drive the advancements that move the modern world—electric vehicles, AI data centers, satellites, sonar systems, and many more.

They move faster, last longer, go farther—with a spark of us inside.

• #1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
• #3 in MLCCs and inductors.
• We don’t just participate in the future—we make it possible.

Why work at KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company?

• Meaningful work: Every component you help design, test, or improve contributes to real innovations.
• Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Accelerated growth: Our size, diversity, and drive mean there are no limits to your potential.
• Integrated purpose: You’re not just part of the process—you’re part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built for the future.

Learn more at https://www.yageogroup.com

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