Preventive Maintenance Technician I

Aumovio; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician at AUMOVIO is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on equipment and facilities to ensure reliable operation and minimize downtime. This role emphasizes proactive care to extend asset life and reduce unexpected outages.

Key duties include following PM schedules, inspecting for wear, lubricating and replacing parts, and documenting findings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of maintenance or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge (sensors, switches, control panels) required.
• Familiarity with hand tools and basic power tools helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems according to PM schedules.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, leaks, or abnormal operation.
• Lubricate, clean, adjust, and replace parts as required.
• Follow maintenance checklists and manufacturer specifications.
• Identify and report potential equipment issues before failure occurs.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians or Mechanics with larger repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic issues.
• Complete PM work orders accurately and on time.
• Record findings, parts used, and measurements (e.g., temperatures, pressures, vibration).
• Report recurring issues or unsafe conditions to maintenance leadership.
• Update maintenance logs, CMMS entries, or checklists.
• Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Coordinate with production, facilities, and engineering teams.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist during equipment installations, shutdowns, or maintenance outages.

Skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Hand tools

Read schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Legal Entity: AUMOVIO Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (0617)
• Referral Bonus : No
• Job flexibility: Onsite Job
• Leadership level: Leading Self
• Working time: Full Time

Company Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software‑defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

Job Description

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on equipment and facilities to ensure reliable operation, minimize downtime, and extend asset life. This role focuses on proactive maintenance rather than emergency repair.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems according to PM schedules
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, leaks, or abnormal operation
• Lubricate, clean, adjust, and replace parts as required
• Follow maintenance checklists and manufacturer specifications
• Identify and report potential equipment issues before failure occurs
• Assist Maintenance Technicians or Mechanics with larger repairs as needed
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic issues
• Complete PM work orders accurately and on time
• Record findings, parts used, and measurements (e.g., temperatures, pressures, vibration)
• Report recurring issues or unsafe conditions to maintenance leadership
• Update maintenance logs, CMMS entries, or checklists
• Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Participate in safety meetings and training
• Coordinate with production, facilities, and engineering teams
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist during equipment installations, shutdowns, or maintenance outages

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of maintenance or manufacturing experience
• Basic electrical knowledge (sensors, switches, control panels)
• Familiarity with hand tools and basic power tools
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and pneumatic schematics

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work on a manufacturing shopfloor environment
• Must wear company‑provided ESD safety‑toed shoes, smock, and other PPE in required areas
• Sitting or standing for 8+ or 10+ hours, reaching, and using hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, twist, turn, stoop for duration of 8+ or 10+ hour shifts
• Ability to lift or carry objects up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to bend at waist and perform repetitive foot and hand action
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

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