Maintenance Engineer

ZEISS Group; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS Group is seeking a maintenance engineer in Baja California, Mexico, to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies and drive reliability improvements across production equipment.

You will analyze recurring failures, lead RCA-based investigations, and collaborate with Engineering, Automation, and Production teams to optimize MTTR, MTBF, and OEE while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
• 2–5 years in industrial maintenance, maintenance engineering, or reliability engineering.
• Experience with RCA, 8D and 5 Whys.
• Experience with maintenance performance indicators such as MTTR, MTTF and OEE.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot recurring equipment failures using RCA, 8D and 5 Whys.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Monitor MTTR, MTTF, OEE and equipment availability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and costs.
• Standardize maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation and Production teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Initiative & continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

To ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of production equipment through the development and implementation of effective maintenance strategies, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on reducing equipment downtime, preventing recurring failures, optimizing maintenance costs, and supporting operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot recurring equipment failures using problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, and 5 Whys.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Monitor and analyze maintenance and equipment performance indicators, including MTTR, MTTF, OEE, and equipment availability.
• Perform equipment criticality assessments to prioritize maintenance activities and improve asset reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing equipment downtime, maintenance costs, and recurring failures.
• Standardize and update maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and equipment maintenance routines.
• Identify critical spare parts, define technical specifications, and support spare parts inventory optimization.
• Provide specialized technical support to Maintenance and Production teams for complex equipment issues.
• Support machinery installation, modifications, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, and Production teams to improve equipment performance and process reliability.
• Prepare technical reports, document findings, and communicate project progress and maintenance performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and internal procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, maintenance engineering, or reliability engineering.
• Experience in troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of RCA, 8D, and 5 Whys methodologies.
• Experience with maintenance performance indicators such as MTTR, MTTF, OEE, and equipment availability.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience using SAP or equivalent maintenance management systems is desirable.
• Technical English is desirable.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Technical leadership.
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset.