Paint Shop Maintenance Engineer (Conveyor)

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve the reliability, performance and availability of production equipment. The role develops maintenance strategies, leads root cause analysis, and supports continuous improvement to reduce MTTR and MTBF while maintaining OEE and operating costs.

You will coordinate with maintenance, production, engineering, contractors, and suppliers to ensure equipment meets safety, quality and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of relevant automotive environment experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs (Omron, Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and 3D-CAD tools.
• Hands-on with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and computer-controlled systems.
• Experience with SAP and CMMS systems; ability to manage projects and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develops best practices to improve equipment capacity, quality and reliability.
• Repair, adjust, and maintain production equipment for reliable operation and compliance with specs.
• Coordinate activities of third party contractors, vendors, or suppliers in maintenance.
• Develop PM/TPM standards and robust containment measures for downtime.
• Investigate problems, perform root-cause analysis and use 8D process for sustainable quality.
• Lead equipment upgrades and capital projects; manage scope and deliverables.

Skills

Automotive maintenance engineering

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

3D-CAD: SolidWorks

3D-CAD: Catia

3D-CAD: Siemens NX

PLC: Omron/Allen-Bradley/Siemens

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Booth/work cell programming

Job description

Aufgaben

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and availability of production equipment.
This position develops and implements maintenance strategies, leads complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis
activities, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce MTTR, MTBF while maintaining OEE and operating
costs. The role serves as a technical liaison between maintenance, production, engineering, contractors, and suppliers to
ensure equipment meets safety, quality, and operational requirements. The Maintenance Engineer also leads equipment
upgrades, capital projects, and the implementation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

Develops best practices to improve equipment capacity, quality and reliability
Repair, adjust, and maintain production equipment to ensure reliable operation and compliance with process specifications.
Responsible for coordinating activities (PM’s, TPM, problem solving) of third party contractors, vendors, or suppliers related to
the maintenance field.
Develops planning standards, methods, and procedures to maintain robust PM, TPM processes as well as robust
containments and countermeasures for equipment downtime
Investigates complex problems, analyzes root causes and derives resolutions. Will use 8D Problem Solving Process to ensure
sustainable quality products.
Ensures equipment uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and OEE by relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Drives the implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment.
Develops operational strategies to achieve energy and financial objectives
Participates in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability
Drives and implements cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
Develop and implement operational and maintenance strategies to achieve reliability, energy, and financial objectives through
effective cost control, budget management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards
Develops and contributes to product and process quality design testing methods
Proposes and manages medium-scale projects from beginning to end. May scope and manage large capital investment
projects (>$5M)
Collaborates and takes over responsibilities with other departments in preparing scope of work including project requirements,
milestones, deliverables, end products, documents and reports that are expected to be provided by external providers.
May train and support less experienced engineers. Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
Additional Tasks: Technical expert for maintenance & modifications of overhead and floor-level conveyors, lifts, transfers,
carriers, skids, turntables, and related safety devices.
Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifikationen

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degree
required.

5 years plus of relevant experience required, strongly preferring automotive environment including experience with:
PLC experience such as; OMRON, AllenBradley, Siemens
3D-CAD experience such as; SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, etc.
Hands-on experience pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and computer-controlled systems
Hands-on experience with process devices such as; motor drives, sensors, AC/DC converters, lifts,
conveyors, etc.
Hands-on experience with process devices such as; motor drives, sensors, AC/DC converters, lifts,
conveyors, etc. would be favorable.
Experience with Paint applications (chemicals, sprays, filtration, pumps, degreaser, hydro cyclones,
rectifier process, anodes, anolyte systems, ultra-filtration, DI-water, industrial paint oven curing).
Experience with joining technologies, clinching, gluing and fluid technology. would be favorable.
Experience with management systems such as SAP, CMMS or equivalent.
Hands-on Programming experience in booth or work cell. would be favorable.
Hands-on experience in off-line simulations
Experience with project management
Experience with equipment installation

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology.
Ability to present complex technical information related to achieving goals of the department.
Must be able to evaluate alternative solutions and prepare decision making process.
Proven written and verbal communication at all levels within an organization with good negotiation skills.
Able to anticipate needs and deliver timely, relevant solutions and actions.
Proven design & implementation of Continuous Improvement themes with savings
Experience in process layout and optimization incorporating asset utilization is a plus.
Ability to troubleshoot, instruct repair techniques, & assist if needed for root cause analysis in stressful situations
Ability to read & create blueprints and schematics

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (MBV Charleston) is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs.

Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.

https://mbvcharleston.com/