Maintenance Engineer

ZEISS Group; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 350.000 - 550.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZEISS Group in Tijuana, Mexico, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to develop and implement maintenance strategies for production equipment, reduce downtime, and improve reliability.

You will analyze failures, lead preventive and predictive maintenance, monitor KPIs like MTTR, MTBF, and OEE, and collaborate with Engineering and Production to optimize operations while ensuring safety and quality.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electromechanical/mechatronics/electronics engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Experience with RCA, 8D, and 5 Whys.
• Experience with maintenance performance indicators such as MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and equipment availability.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and troubleshoot recurring equipment failures using problem-solving methodologies (RCA, 8D, 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 availability.
• Perform equipment criticality assessments to prioritize maintenance activities and improve asset reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Technical leadership

Initiative and continuous improvement

Teamwork

Results-oriented

Planning and organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

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.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Technical leadership.
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Results-oriented approach.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.