Senior Maintenance Engineer

lighting; Piła; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Private healthcare

Career development

International environment

Wellbeing initiatives

E-learning platform and mentoring

Job summary

Signify is a leading lighting and IoT company seeking a Maintenance Engineer specializing in electronics to ensure safety, quality and optimal equipment efficiency across production lines.

You will plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead improvement projects while mentoring junior technicians in a diverse, international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering: Engineer or Master's in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years hands-on experience in maintenance engineering within manufacturing, focusing on troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and process optimization.
• Native Polish language, good English reading/communication for manuals/vendors.
• Strong ability to read electrical, pneumatic drawings and schematics; diagnoses defects from docs and measurements.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and diagnosing programmable logic controllers such as Siemens.
• Familiarity with industrial robots (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB) depending on production setup.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving mindset for automation and sensor failures; leadership to mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, or coordinate projects to improve production capacity, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain and improve maintenance costs and indicators; keep docs updated.
• Monitor equipment to ensure safety, health and environmental standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical breakdowns and implement fixes.
• Lead or participate in improvement projects and coordinate third-party providers.
• Mentor junior technicians and coordinate project teams.
• Schedule maintenance with production to avoid disruption.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Engineer or Master's in Automation/Robotics/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Industrial robots (Fanuc/KUKA/ABB)

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

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• 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, as well as mentoring programmes

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