Maintenance Engineer

Eaton Group; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Ankara sites (Temelli and Sincan) seek a Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance and facilities activities, supervise a team, and drive TPM initiatives.

You will ensure compliance with EHS policies, develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and collaborate with production planning for reliability and efficiency. This role offers hands-on leadership in a manufacturing setting and opportunities to impact safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience in metal fabrication.
• Experience implementing TPM programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and facilities activities for the Ankara Sincan sites, including daily operations and improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies, Life Saving Rules, LOTO, machine guarding and arc-flash requirements, supporting a Zero Incident Safety Culture.
• Direct, train and develop maintenance personnel; plan work, review performance, strengthen engagement and coordinate required resources.
• Develop, implement and audit preventive, productive and predictive maintenance programs, including IR, ultrasound, vibration and lubrication analysis.
• Improve equipment reliability and availability through PDCA, structured troubleshooting and close coordination with production planning and supervisors.
• Lead continuous improvement activities that enhance safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage maintenance spending, contractor selection, service procurement and resource allocation in line with budget and cost-control targets.
• Develop spare-parts and asset lifecycle strategies covering stocking, repair, capital equipment, obsolete assets, records and disposals.
• Support OPEX and capital planning, manage energy tracking and cost-reduction systems, and coordinate stakeholders and contractors to complete commitments.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Budget control

Problem-solving

PM system experience

Asset reliability principles

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

SAP

PM System

Maintenance tools & software

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the Eaton Ankara sites' (Temelli and Sincan) maintenance and facilities activities. This includes daily general maintenance along with various project work. The position will be responsible for maintenance employees concerning job performance, attendance, discipline, and administrative actions while continuously improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The individual will serve as a critical member of the Manufactoring team. The individual reports directly to the Maintenance leader

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• Lead maintenance and facilities activities for the Ankara Sincan sites, including daily operations and improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies, Life Saving Rules, LOTO, machine guarding and arc-flash requirements, supporting a Zero Incident Safety Culture.
• Direct, train and develop maintenance personnel; plan work, review performance, strengthen engagement and coordinate required resources.
• Develop, implement and audit preventive, productive and predictive maintenance programs, including IR, ultrasound, vibration and lubrication analysis.
• Improve equipment reliability and availability through PDCA, structured troubleshooting and close coordination with production planning and supervisors.
• Lead continuous improvement activities that enhance safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage maintenance spending, contractor selection, service procurement and resource allocation in line with budget and cost-control targets.
• Develop spare-parts and asset lifecycle strategies covering stocking, repair, capital equipment, obsolete assets, records and disposals.
• Support OPEX and capital planning, manage energy tracking and cost-reduction systems, and coordinate stakeholders and contractors to complete commitments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master degree from Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechatronics
• Minimum 3 years of solid manufacturing background including maintenance background.
• Experience in metal fabrication.
• SAP business system experience.
• Experience implementing and sustaining a TPM program.

Skills:

• Relevant computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, compliance software).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to negotiate with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate positive and constructive feedback to employees or co-workers.
• Ability to direct the training, motivation, and development of personnel.
• Experienced with working in a PM System.
• Fundamental understanding of Asset Reliability Principles.
• Ability to reach consensus to best support the employee, the business, and the customer.
• Strong understanding of budget control.
• Great problem-solving skills

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.