Senior Maintenance Engineer

Philips Lighting Spain SL.; Piła; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Multisport card and private healthcare

Professional development and career

International and diverse environment

Wellbeing initiatives

e-learning platform & mentoring

Job summary

Signify in Poland is seeking a Maintenance Engineer specializing in electronics to ensure preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance for production equipment, optimizing uptime and performance while reducing downtime.

You will design and coordinate engineering projects, troubleshoot complex electrical or mechanical issues, mentor junior technicians and collaborate with production teams to keep safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in automation, robotics, mechatronics or electrical engineering.
• 3–5 years maintenance engineering in manufacturing with fault finding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance projects to improve capacity, quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical or mechanical issues on equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and monitor safety, environment and quality compliance.
• Mentor junior technicians and lead improvement projects with third-party providers.

Skills

Polish language

English reading

PLC Programming

Industrial robotics

Problem solving

Electronics production experience

Technical mentorship & leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Automation/Mechatronics)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Robotics platforms

Job description

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

As a Maintenance Engineer specializing in electronics, you will be responsible/accountable for preventive, predictive and professional maintenance to ensure the safety, quality and highest possible efficiency of equipment. This role is responsible for the optimization of the maintenance process as well as focused improvements of the equipment. Troubleshooting of the (most) complex and/or repetitive equipment problems suggesting and implement improvements. Maintaining and improving line performance wrt planned and unplanned downtime. Preparing reports on defects and work carried out. Solving complex electrical breakdowns on equipment/production Participating and/or leading improvement projects, coordinates 3rd party service providers.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plan, design and/or co-ordinate engineering projects related to the improvement of the production capacity, quality and/or efficiencies.
• Keeps abreast of technical developments in own field through literature, technical contacts and industry competition.
• Solving complex electrical or mechanical breakdowns on equipment/production.
• Responsible for maintenance costs, reporting maintenance indicators.
• Responsible for keeping maintenance and machines documentation up to date.
• Monitors production equipment, so it functions according to HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) procedures and legislation, to prevent accidents, physical harm and environmental damage.
• Participate and/or lead improvement projects, coordinates 3rd party service providers.
• Manages and coaches project team members.
• Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and technical issues to implement effective solutions.
• Collaborates with production teams to schedule maintenance without disrupting operations.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs and parts used.
• Monitors equipment performance and recommends upgrades or replacements when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and company policies during maintenance tasks.
• Trains and supports junior technicians to enhance team capabilities and knowledge.

More about you

• Degree in Engineering: Engineer or Master’s degree in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in maintenance engineering within manufacturing, focusing on troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and process optimization.
• Language Skills: native Polish, good communication of English to read technical manuals and communicate with equipment vendors.
• Reading technical documentation: Strong ability to read electrical, pneumatic technical drawings and schematics. diagnosing defects based on technical documentation and basic measurement tools.
• PLC Programming: Proficiency in programming and diagnosing programmable logic controllers such as Siemens.
• Robotics: Basic or advanced familiarity with industrial robots (such as Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB) depending on your production setup.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical mindset to quickly diagnose and fix complex automation and sensor failures.
• Experiences: experience in electronics production is desirable.
• Technical Mentorship & Leadership: Ability to take ownership of complex automation and electronic issues/ projects while mentoring junior technicians, fostering a collaborative environment, and guiding the team toward successful system implementations.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Multisport card and private healthcare
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Work in an international and diverse environment, at a company with strong sustainability values
• Participation in initiatives related to team wellbeing and integration
• Additional occasional benefits (Christmas, Children’s Day and others)
• Access to an e-learning platform with a wide range of courses and tutorials, and mentoring programmes

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. Come join us, and together we can light up the future. We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the world! Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We’re committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of light and create a sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be part of our diverse global team.

#WeAreSignify #SignifyLife

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