Maintenance Engineer
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Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Santa Ana is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. You will troubleshoot, install, and validate equipment; implement PM/PD maintenance strategies; and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements across cross-functional teams.
You will collaborate with Maintenance Technicians, Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues, develop
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field; 1–3 years of engineering/technical experience preferred.
- Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and manufacturing automation is preferred.
- Familiarity with TPM, PdM, and lean manufacturing concepts is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for maintenance, reliability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
- Support installation, commissioning, modification, validation, and start-up of equipment and facilities.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Analyze equipment failures and maintenance data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
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Maintenance Engineer
Technical & HSE Manager
Contract-to-hire (3-6 months contract)
Available
Supports the reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Provides engineering support for equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance initiatives, capital projects, and process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and equipment uptime.
A condition of employment requires that the incumbent learn, abide by, and sponsor the Guiding Principles of the Freudenberg Group.
- Provide engineering support for the maintenance, reliability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related equipment issues.
- Support the installation, commissioning, modification, validation, and start-up of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Analyze equipment failures and maintenance data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in equipment improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost reduction.
- Work closely with Maintenance Technicians, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
- Develop, maintain, and improve maintenance procedures, work instructions, equipment standards, and technical documentation.
- Support and drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with maintenance-related capital projects, including equipment specification, vendor coordination, installation, and start-up activities.
- Recommend equipment, utility, and facility improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers to support maintenance and facility improvement activities.
- Support spare parts management, critical equipment identification, and inventory optimization efforts.
- Prepare and maintain maintenance metrics, equipment records, project documentation, and technical reports.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, maintenance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participate in safety initiatives, equipment risk assessments, and incident investigations related to equipment performance and reliability.
- Participate in continuous improvement and GROWTTH activities.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Moderate to loud manufacturing environment.
- Frequent exposure to production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as business needs require.
- Regular interaction with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, contractors, equipment vendors, and other cross-functional teams.
This position requires a technically focused individual who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across functional teams.
- Flexible working hours with availability for urgent equipment or facility issues.
- Occasional weekend work required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work safely around operating manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Frequent walking and standing throughout the facility.
- Ability to access manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and office areas.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds.
- Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and working around manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to distinguish equipment indicators, gauges, displays, and warning signals.
- Knowledge of maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement principles in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work across all levels of the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems, or SAP preferred.
- Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment, manufacturing automation, and Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
- Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish preferred.
The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when performing work duties, and at all times on the production floor:
- Safety Ear Plugs
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Shoes
Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. FNST provides the required PPE. It is the associate's responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to their Manager/supervisor.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to three years of engineering or technical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. (Entry level acceptable)
- Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, injection molding equipment, and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems preferred.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
A condition of employment requires that the associate learn, abide by and sponsor the Guiding Principles of the Freudenberg- NOK rules and regulations for safe and efficient plant operations. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with the Freudenberg- NOK rules and regulations for safe and efficient plant operations. Employees who violate Company rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but indicates duties and responsibilities currently available. An Associate may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or management. This is not an employment contract. Freudenberg-NOK reserves the right to redefine job duties and responsibilities pursuant to operational needs at any time.
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