Maintenance Engineer: Reliability & Data-Driven Ops

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Corporation is seeking a motivated Maintenance Engineer to support preventative maintenance and reliability initiatives in an industrial setting. The role emphasizes data-driven scheduling, system utilization, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

You will leverage CMMS, PowerBI, and Excel to track activities, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and overall performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or reliability engineering, OR industrial technology with a history of reliability and/or controls
• Hands-on experience utilizing systems such as CMMS and Excel to manage scheduling, tracking, and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced, operational environments
• Exposure to inventory management, invoices, purchase orders, or similar documentation processes requiring strong attention to detail
• Proven track record of maintaining accuracy, following structured processes, and supporting day-to-day operational execution
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in areas such as CMMS, preventative maintenance, and facility systems

Responsibilities

• Support the execution and continuous improvement of preventative maintenance (PM) strategies to enhance equipment reliability and operational performance
• Utilize systems (CMMS, PowerBI, Excel) to track, schedule, and optimize maintenance and operational activities with a high degree of accuracy
• Assist in root cause analysis by identifying trends, investigating disruptions, and contributing to corrective actions that drive long-term solutions
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain continuity across operations
• Contribute to initiatives that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) through data tracking, analysis, and process optimization
• Build foundational knowledge of facility systems and infrastructure over time, supporting broader reliability and maintenance efforts

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Data tracking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors in mechanical, electrical or reliability engineering OR industrial technology

Tools

CMMS

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

HNI Corporation is seeking a motivated Maintenance Engineer to support preventative maintenance and reliability initiatives in an industrial setting. The role emphasizes data-driven scheduling, system utilization, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

You will leverage CMMS, PowerBI, and Excel to track activities, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and overall performance.