Maintenance Engineer

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 21 days

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite café

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the Operations department. You will lead preventive, proactive, and predictive maintenance to optimize equipment reliability and reduce costs.

You will maintain CMMS records, manage spare parts, and support MRO inventory. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams and familiarity with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with injection molding or automated assemblies is a plus.
• Cross-functional collaboration across teams is expected.
• Database reporting and management knowledge is preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment performance.
• Perform proactive and predictive maintenance activities and analyses.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS and manuals.
• Support purchasing costs and MRO inventory to ensure availability.
• Manage spare parts and supplies for maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

CMMS

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Database reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our growing Operations department. This person will be responsible for Preventative, Proactive and Predictive Maintenance to Optimize performance, minimize costs and prevent future maintenance issues.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure the reliability and longevity of manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct regular review and inspection of manufacturer guidelines to prevent breakdowns and optimize performance
• Proactive Maintenance: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment reliability and performance. Implement proactive maintenance initiatives, such as equipment modifications, upgrades, and process optimizations, to enhance productivity and minimize maintenance costs.
• Predictive Maintenance: Utilize predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to identify potential equipment failures before they occur. Implement predictive maintenance programs to schedule maintenance activities based on equipment condition monitoring data
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and service history. Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for efficient documentation and tracking.
• Support on purchasing costs and MRO inventory level to ensure equipment availability while holding down costs.
• Spare Parts Management: Manage inventory of spare parts and supplies required for maintenance activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement in equipment operation and maintenance practices. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance productivity.

Skills And Experience To Thrive In This Role

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exposure to injection molding or automated assemblies are a plus
• Experience of cross functional collaboration with teams and departments across the organization
• Database reporting and management.
• Working knowledge of MS office products.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!
• Benefits: Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)