Maintenance Engineer

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa; Akyazı; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa in Akyazı, Sakarya is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to lead downtime analyses, mobilize the team, and ensure timely spare parts procurement within the plant’s unique maintenance organization.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics, strong English and Turkish, and a pragmatic shop-floor approach with SAP maintenance experience and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or Mechanical/Mechatronics).
• Hands-on, shop-floor focused; not purely desk-based.
• Proficient in English and Turkish, with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed downtime analyses and monitor malfunctions.
• Lead and mobilize the team for prompt corrective actions.
• Procure spare parts and manage supplier negotiations.
• Operate SAP maintenance module on the shop floor.
• Collaborate within a structured maintenance organization.

Skills

Downtime analysis

Team leadership

Shop-floor engagement

Supplier negotiations

SAP maintenance module

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SAP Maintenance

Job description

Yazaki is a full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. With approximately 250,000 employees in 45 countries, Yazaki is driving and optimizing vehicle electrification and power distribution architecture and developing advanced electric components for hybrid and full electric vehicles. For more information about Yazaki, please visit our website.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for Maintenance Engineer which will be located in our plant Akyazı, SAKARYA

What will your job be about?

• Conducting detailed downtime analyses and closely monitoring ongoing chronic equipment malfunctions
• Leading and mobilizing the team to take prompt and effective actions regarding these malfunctions
• Managing and ensuring the timely procurement of spare parts for the responsible production areas
• Actively utilizing the SAP system, specifically operating within the maintenance module
• Conducting negotiations with suppliers to improve processes and reduce spare part costs
• Working actively on the shop floor within a uniquely structured maintenance organization that differs from standard corporate structures

What will you bring with you?

• A bachelor’s degree primarily in Electrical/Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering graduates will also be evaluated
• Basic exposure to corporate life is sufficient; highly experienced profiles are not mandatory for this role
• A hands‑on, field‑oriented approach with the ability to actively engage on the shop floor rather than just desk work
• Advanced written and spoken English & Turkish
• A strong, field-oriented profile capable of managing both technical processes and a blue-collar team on the shop floor
• Residing in or able to reside in Sakarya‑Kocaeli provinces

At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.