Production Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Bonus eligibility (15% target)

Job summary

Belimo in Danbury, Connecticut is seeking a Production Maintenance Mechatronics Team Lead for 1st shift. You will provide hands-on technical leadership, prioritize maintenance activities, and coordinate with other departments to minimize downtime.

The role requires strong problem solving, PLC/HMI experience, and a hands-on approach to maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have Mechatronics technician experience at level II or III, a related associate

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Experience with robotics, automated machinery, conveyors, or similar automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to 1st shift Production Maintenance Technicians.
• Coordinate maintenance activities based on equipment condition, production needs, and safety.
• Troubleshoot and repair advanced issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics and PLC/HMI diagrams.
• Lead passdown communication and support root-cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.

Skills

Mechatronics Tech II

Mechatronics Tech III

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Introduction

The Production Maintenance Mechatronics 1st Shift Team Lead provides technical and day-to-day leadership for the Production Maintenance team on 1st shift. This position serves as the primary technical resource and point of contact for the shift, coordinating maintenance activities, supporting troubleshooting and repairs, and ensuring effective communication and shift coverage. The Team Lead will maintain the technical skillset of a Production Maintenance Mechatronics Technician II or III while taking on additional leadership responsibilities. The position is expected to remain hands‑on and actively participate in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment improvement activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical ability, sound judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to 1st shift Production Maintenance Mechatronics Technicians.
• Serve as the primary maintenance point of contact for Production and other departments during 1st shift.
• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities based on equipment condition, production needs, safety, and business priorities.
• Assign and distribute work among technicians based on skill level, workload, and equipment needs.
• Monitor the progress of corrective and preventive maintenance activities throughout the shift.
• Escalate significant equipment issues, safety concerns, staffing issues, and production‑impacting events to the Maintenance Manager.
• Provide effective shift-to-shift communication and ensure important equipment conditions, outstanding work, and issues are properly communicated during passdown.
• Support technicians with difficult troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and a professional working environment.
• Diagnose and repair advanced issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automated machinery, robotics, conveyors, PLC‑controlled equipment, sensors, drives, motors, actuators, and other mechatronic systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and automated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and technical drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct or support root cause analysis for recurring or significant equipment failures.
• Recommend corrective actions and improvements to reduce equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Act as a technical resource during complex equipment failures and coordinate troubleshooting efforts among technicians.
• Support OEMs, vendors, contractors, and engineering personnel during major repairs, installations, and equipment improvements when required.

Required Expertise

• Technical skillset equivalent to a Mechatronics Technician II or III.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Strong experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Proficiency troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, actuators, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and technical schematics.
• Experience with robotics, automated machinery, conveyors, or other industrial automation preferred.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS (preferably SAP) software and maintenance documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor other technicians.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing/industrial environment with exposure to electrical panels, machinery, noise, heat, and moving parts.
• Regular physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, climbing ladders up to 40 ft, and working in confined spaces.
• 1st shift work schedule with potential for overtime, weekends, and on‑call availability.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, equipment support, vendor/OEM activities, or other business needs.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real‑world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone. .

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy‑efficient control of heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,000 - $95,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 15% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo