Maintenance Engineer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Excellent compensation and benefits plan

Job summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for its facility in Charleston, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in the automotive sector. Responsibilities include improving equipment reliability, coordinating maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including 401(k) matching, within an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive environments preferred.
• Experience with PLC and CAD tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and conduct root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practices for equipment capacity and reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with contractors.
• Analyze root causes of equipment issues.

Skills

PLC (OMRON, AllenBradley, Siemens)

3D-CAD (SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX)

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Computer-controlled systems

Process devices (motor drives, sensors)

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Engineer (MER00042SV)

Maintenance Engineer Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting‑edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game‑changing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practices to improve equipment capacity, quality and reliability.
• Repair, adjust, and maintain production equipment, machinery, or instruments in cooperation with internal and external staff to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications.
• Coordinate activities (PM’s, TPM, problem solving) of third party contractors, vendors, or suppliers related to the maintenance field.
• Investigate problems, analyze root causes and derive resolutions using the 8D Problem Solving Process to ensure sustainable quality products.
• Support development of operational strategies to achieve energy and financial objectives.
• Monitor expenses and profitability.
• Support equipment uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and OEE by relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Evaluate current production activities and drive improvements.
• Ensure that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.
• Contribute to product and process quality design testing methods.
• Develop planning standards, methods, and procedures to maintain robust PM, TPM processes as well as robust containments and countermeasures for equipment downtime.
• Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes.
• Propose and manage small‑scale projects from beginning to end.
• Collaborate with other departments in preparing scope of work including project requirements, milestones, deliverables, end products, documents and reports that are expected to be provided by external providers.
• Take an active role in the implementation of new equipment.
• Drive the implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, strongly preferring automotive environments and experience with PLC (OMRON, AllenBradley, Siemens), 3D‑CAD (SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX), pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and computer‑controlled systems, process devices such as motor drives, sensors, AC/DC converters, lifts, conveyors, paint applications, joining technologies, SAPiPro, programming in booth or work cells, offline simulations, project management, equipment installation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology.
• Ability to evaluate alternative solutions and support decision‑making process.
• Capability to anticipate needs and deliver timely, relevant solutions and actions.
• Proven design and implementation of continuous improvement themes with savings.
• Experience in process layout and optimization incorporating asset utilization is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot, instruct repair techniques, and assist with root‑cause analysis in stressful situations.

Ability to read & create blueprints and schematics.

Excellent compensation & benefits plan with 401(k) matching.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team.

We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Organization

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America - South Carolina - Charleston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29456