Electro-Mechanical Technician — 2nd/3rd Shift & PLC

MAHLE GmbH; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE is hiring a 2nd and 3rd Shift Electro-Mechanical Technician in Dayton, OH. You will join the plant maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, calibrations, and documenting activities in the SAP CMMS. The role requires strong diagnostic skills, PLC knowledge, and ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, maintenance related certificate, or equivalent experience in Electrical Maintenance or Industrial Automation field.
• 3 years of prior experience as an Electrical Mechanical Technician or 2-year technical degree + 1 year experience.
• Experience with diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet specs.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Able to work with computers and navigate systems.
• Able to use basic mathematics for maintenance, calibrations, and repairs.
• Knowledge of pipefitting and rigging; hydraulic and pneumatic principles.
• Industrial electricity including motor basics and controls; PLC controls (Allen Bradley/Siemens).
• Familiar with LOTO / Arc Flash safety regulations; strong problem-solving/critical thinking.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical system preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in a team environment
• Perform corrective, preventive maintenance and calibrations
• Work safely following all required safe practices including LOTO, PPE, risk predictions, and work permits
• Proactively utilize available resources for troubleshooting and repair (operators, maintenance team, electrical prints, manuals, OEM website resources)
• Properly and safely utilize tools and diagnostic equipment
• Identify parts required for repairs utilizing available resources (bills of material, parts lists, manuals, mechanical assembly drawings, etc.)
• Perform machine adjustments as required to support operations
• Examples of commonly encountered electrical devices and systems include switchgear and power distribution devices, MCC's, safety circuits, disconnects, fuses, PLC automation, motors, motor starters, relays, circuit breakers, VFD's, Cameras, photo eyes, prox switches, relays, motor starters, temperature probes, level sensors, flow meters, control valves and more
• Participate in and support The Mahle Operational Excellence system
• Utilize SAP Plant Maintenance CMMS system to document activities such as planned work, repair, and future work needed
• Perform additional duties as required
• Perform all work in a professional and workman like manner

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

PLC controls

LOTO safety

SAP CMMS usage

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Technical degree in Electrical Maintenance/Industrial Automation

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance CMMS

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

MAHLE is hiring a 2nd and 3rd Shift Electro-Mechanical Technician in Dayton, OH. You will join the plant maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, calibrations, and documenting activities in the SAP CMMS. The role requires strong diagnostic skills, PLC knowledge, and ability to work overtime as needed.