Predictive Maintenance & Equipment Health Analyst

Ziegler Caterpillar; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

PTO 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

HSA contributions

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Fitness membership discount

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ziegler Inc. is seeking a data-driven professional to manage data flows for equipment health analysis and to apply predictive maintenance practices. You will learn condition monitoring elements, ensure accurate data collection, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for customers and field teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with branches, analysis of fluid data and PM reports, and ongoing training to enhance problem-solving capabilities across the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude in powertrain, fluid power, and electrical systems.
• 3+ years experience with analyzing fluid results, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, ECM fault codes, and debris analysis.
• Basic computer skills; comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with various construction machine models and systems.
• Creative thinker, problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Planning, organization, analytical mindset, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and manage data gathering flow from diverse sources to evaluate and recommend equipment health.
• Understand Condition Monitoring elements and their relation to problem solving and recommendations.
• Ensure data collection is complete, accurate and timely.
• Apply predictive maintenance technologies to diagnose problems and improve equipment health.
• Coordinate with branch personnel and CSR to complete recommendations and follow up actions.
• Review fluid analysis results, debris analysis, and PM reports for action recommendations.
• Define repair action scope and relay information to Customer Support Representative.
• Develop data output processes for reporting strategies.
• Identify training and development needs for self and others.
• Educate on the five elements of condition monitoring and their relation to problem solving.
• Communicate regularly with manager regarding productivity and field issues.

Skills

Fluid analysis

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

ECM fault codes

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ziegler Inc. is seeking a data-driven professional to manage data flows for equipment health analysis and to apply predictive maintenance practices. You will learn condition monitoring elements, ensure accurate data collection, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for customers and field teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with branches, analysis of fluid data and PM reports, and ongoing training to enhance problem-solving capabilities across the team.