Maintenance Technical Planner

Brunswick; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401k (up to 4% match)

Health Savings Account (with company"s

wellbeing program

product purchase discounts

annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Brunswick's Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a Maintenance Planning professional to develop and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for critical equipment and facilities. You will liaise with procurement, maintain CMMS records, and drive reliability improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance planning or reliability engineering, familiarity with CMMS (SAP PM/Maximo/Infor EAM/Oracle) and

Qualifications

• Post High School schooling/Associates Degree related to Maintenance and/or Engineering, including Electromechanical and Engineering Studies preferred, Minimum 3-5 years of experience in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or industrial operations.
• Skilled Trades Certification a plus.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance processes, and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance plans and schedules to support operational needs.
• Review maintenance requests, create executable work orders, and ensure all labor, materials, tools, permits, and resources are identified and available.
• Analyze equipment failures, support root cause investigations, recommend reliability improvements, and assist with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate asset records, maintenance histories, bills of materials, preventive maintenance procedures, and performance metrics within the CMMS.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores personnel to ensure spare parts availability, optimize inventory levels, and develop strategies for critical and long-lead spares.
• Assist with asset lifecycle management, capital improvement projects, and maintenance strategies for critical equipment.
• Optimize labor utilization, contractor effectiveness, and maintenance resource allocation to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Support monitoring and control of plant fluids and utilities, including coolant, oils, and wastewater systems.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Reliability engineering

Industrial operations

Preventive maintenance

Engineering principles

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Infor EAM

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests”, and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Location: Fond du Lac, WI Workplace Category: Onsite Travel Required: None Direct Reports: None Pay Range: $73,600 - $106,200 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation: Yes

Position Overview

As part of the talented Maintenance team, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of equipment and facilities. This role combines technical expertise with maintenance planning practices to optimize asset performance, minimize downtime, improve maintenance efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

Develop, optimize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance plans and schedules to support operational needs. Review maintenance requests, create executable work orders, and ensure all labor, materials, tools, permits, and resources are identified and available. Analyze equipment failures, support root cause investigations, recommend reliability improvements, and assist with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate asset records, maintenance histories, bills of materials, preventive maintenance procedures, and performance metrics within the CMMS. Coordinate with procurement and stores personnel to ensure spare parts availability, optimize inventory levels, and develop strategies for critical and long-lead spares. Assist with asset lifecycle management, capital improvement projects, and maintenance strategies for critical equipment. Optimize labor utilization, contractor effectiveness, and maintenance resource allocation to improve efficiency and productivity. Support monitoring and control of plant fluids and utilities, including coolant, oils, and wastewater systems.

Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses. Promote a culture of safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Post High School schooling/Associates Degree related to Maintenance and/or Engineering, including Electromechanical and Engineering Studies preferred, Minimum 3-5 years of experience in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or industrial operations.
• Skilled Trades Certification a plus.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance processes, and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
• Project Management or Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, transportation, facilities management, or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with reliability methodologies including FMEA, RCA, and RCM.

Working Conditions

Ability to work in an office and indoor industrial environment. The anticipated pay range for this position is $73,600 - $106,200, annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• wellbeing program
• product purchase discounts
• annual discretionary bonus

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine Next is Now!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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