Maintenance Specialist L1

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Adapazarı; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Engineer for its Sakarya plant in Turkey. You will diagnose downtime, lead response actions, and ensure timely spare parts procurement while working within a structured maintenance organization.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, and strong English and Turkish language skills. SAP maintenance module experience is preferred, and on-site residency in Sakarya is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Strong field-oriented approach and ability to engage on the shop floor.
• Proficient in English and Turkish, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conduct downtime analyses and monitor chronic equipment malfunctions.
• Lead and mobilize the team to take prompt corrective actions.
• Procure spare parts timely for responsible production areas.

Skills

English

Turkish

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SAP

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Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for aMaintenance Engineer in our plant in [[location]].

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 forMaintenance Engineerwhich will be located in our plantAkyazı, 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.

At Yazaki, we arecommitted to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.