Automation Maintenance Team Lead – Uptime Champion

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Team Leader to guide electrical, controls and mechanical support for automated production lines. You will serve as the in-house expert for automated machinery and partner with operators to maximize uptime.

You will mentor maintenance technicians, supervise PMs, help specify and install equipment, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and related initiatives to ensure production reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year college) required.
• 5+ years applicable work experience in maintenance.
• Proficient in electrical, electronics and controls technologies used in industrial equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot automated production equipment, sensors, motors, and pneumatics.
• Experience with equipment design, fabrication, installation, and validation.
• Strong mechanical skills and use of hand and power tools.
• Proficient in PC applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance on in-house automated production equipment and provide floor support.
• Identify spare parts and ensure on-hand availability for production equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and adjust PM requirements over time.
• Mentor and train production associates and maintenance technicians.
• Assist with updates to equipment-related SOPs to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Electrical & controls

PLC ladder logic

HMI configuration

Troubleshooting automated equipment

Mechanical skills

Proficient in PC applications

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS software

Inventory software

Job description

Oxoid Remel Microbiology is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Team Leader to guide electrical, controls and mechanical support for automated production lines. You will serve as the in-house expert for automated machinery and partner with operators to maximize uptime.

You will mentor maintenance technicians, supervise PMs, help specify and install equipment, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and related initiatives to ensure production reliability.