Senior Maintenance Technician

Brose Sitech; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment

Professional development

Exposure to new technologies

Job summary

Brose Sitech in Kentucky is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure maximum equipment availability by coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting complex automated production lines, and supporting maintenance technicians.

You will lead root cause analysis, program and optimize Siemens PLC-based systems, document work in CMMS/SAP PM, and promote safety and environmental standards while guiding a small team toward reliability and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Automation Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and repair of automated production equipment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills (Siemens preferred), with experience in commissioning and optimizing automated systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with SAP PM and knowledge of ISO 14001, TS 16949, and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and support technicians in resolving issues.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems in production environments.
• Leading root cause analysis for equipment failures and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Programming, commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing PLC systems and automation equipment.
• Planning and executing preventive and predictive maintenance with CMMS/SAP PM documentation.
• Mentoring maintenance team and promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Coordinating with production, engineering, and external service providers; overseeing contractors and installations.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Siemens PLC

Automation knowledge

Root cause analysis

SAP PM

Teamwork

Safety standards

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

Job description

• Ensuring maximum equipment availability by coordinating maintenance activities, prioritizing corrective actions, and supporting maintenance technicians in resolving technical issues on production equipment and plant facilities
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations
• Leading complex root cause analysis activities for equipment failures and recurring technical problems, developing and implementing sustainable corrective actions
• Programming, commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing PLC systems and associated automation equipment, including hardware, peripherals, and machine interfaces
• Planning and executing preventive and predictive maintenance activities, ensuring all maintenance work is properly documented within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS/SAP PM)
• Serving as the technical expert and mentor for the maintenance team, providing guidance, coaching, and hands-on support while promoting knowledge sharing and best practices
• Coordinating maintenance activities with production, engineering, and external service providers, including contractor oversight, technical support for equipment installations, and verification of completed work
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, quality performance, energy consumption, and maintenance processes
• Assisting in equipment procurement and industrialization projects through specification development, technical evaluation of supplier proposals, equipment acceptance, and commissioning support
• Promoting and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, housekeeping, and quality standards, maintaining a safe and organized work environment while supporting plant regulatory requirements
• Associate Degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Automation Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and repair of automated production equipment
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills (Siemens preferred), with experience in commissioning and optimizing automated systems
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience with SAP PM and knowledge of ISO 14001, TS 16949, and OSHA requirements

We offer:

• Stable employment and interesting, challenging work, contact with new technologies
• Individual opportunities for professional development

Success starts with the right conditions: cutting-edge technology, valuable benefits, and a clear path for long-term development. At Brose Sitech, we provide everything you need to drive your career forward!