Maintenance Engineer: Machine Reliability & Uptime

Goken; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Engineer – Machine Reliability to improve uptime and long-term performance of advanced manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on identifying reliability issues before failures occur, analyzing root causes, and delivering engineering solutions that sustain asset value.

You will collaborate with maintenance mechanics, electrical and controls engineers, and production teams to implement permanent fixes, develop drawings, and support preventive

Qualifications

• BS degree or 8+ years combined education/experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years technical manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment in production.
• Ability to read/create mechanical drawings (2D/3D CAD preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the reliability of manufacturing equipment through engineering analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate equipment failures, recurring issues, and machine performance trends to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Work closely with maintenance mechanics, electrical engineers, controls engineers, and production teams to diagnose machine issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Interpret machine symptoms, alarms, and operating conditions to predict potential failures before they impact production.
• Evaluate components that experience premature wear or failure and recommend more robust designs, alternative components, or optimized replacement intervals.
• Develop engineering drawings, mechanical modifications, and documentation to support equipment improvements and reliability projects.
• Create and maintain equipment documentation, including mechanical drawings, bills of materials, maintenance procedures, and reliability standards.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies by improving equipment lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with equipment OEMs and suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement upgrades.
• Participate in capital improvement and machine modification projects focused on increasing equipment availability and reducing maintenance costs.
• Ensure all engineering changes comply with plant safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting

CAD (2D/3D)

Mechanical design basics

Power transmission/Hydraulics/Pneumat.

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent or 8 years combined post-high school education and experience

Job description

Goken in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Engineer – Machine Reliability to improve uptime and long-term performance of advanced manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on identifying reliability issues before failures occur, analyzing root causes, and delivering engineering solutions that sustain asset value.

You will collaborate with maintenance mechanics, electrical and controls engineers, and production teams to implement permanent fixes, develop drawings, and support preventive