Maintenance Engineer

thyssenkrupp; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Paid time off (PTO)

Skill pay program

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Holidays

Job summary

thyssenkrupp is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in the United States (Danville region) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment. The role supports reliability improvements and works in a hands-on environment on a 2-2-3 rotating shift (5a–5pm).

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance; CNC experience and hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge are a plus. Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Technology related field, or 6+ years of technical manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years in manufacturing in a maintenance or engineering role preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills; able to inspect and evaluate machinery.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical power transmission components.
• Proficient in English; good written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain production equipment to improve availability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Address equipment issues and perform corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Support reliability improvement activities and data-driven maintenance practices.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Repair skills

Measurement tools

Hydraulic/pneumatic diagnostics

CNC experience

Data collection and analysis

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Measurement tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Your responsibilities

Salary range based on experience/education: $70,000 - $85,000 / annually

Shift: 2-2-3 rotation, 5a-5pm

The Maintenance Engineer reports to the Senior Controls Engineer and is responsible for hands‑on troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to improve machine availability, reliability, and efficiency. The position systematically addresses equipment issues, performs corrective and preventive maintenance, and supports reliability improvement activities.

Your profile

Qualifications

• Education/Credentials/Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Technology related field, or 6+ years of experience in a technical field in a manufacturing environment
• Length of Experience
  • Previous experience (3+) in manufacturing in a maintenance or engineering role preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
  • Ability to effectively use mechanical measurement, alignment, hydraulic/pneumatic diagnostic, and condition‑monitoring tools to troubleshoot, inspect, and evaluate industrial machinery.
  • Automated manufacturing equipment
  • CNC experience is desired
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems, spindles, bearings, ball screws, guideways, couplings, pumps, and related machine components
  • Ability to use mechanical measurement and diagnostic tools
  • Excellent oral and written language ability
  • Ability to learn and apply maintenance best practices
  • Excellent reasoning and problem‑solving ability
  • Ability to pay extreme attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to collect and interpret data
  • Analytical
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in English Language
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Walking in a manufacturing setting with multiple stairs and inclines

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
• 401K Match
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
• Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
• Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.
• Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
• 11 paid Holidays.
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Company

thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.