Senior Maintenance Technician (m/f/d) Brose Sitech

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive compensation

Educational assistance

Flexible working hours

Community outreach programs

Job summary

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG in Michigan is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure maximum equipment availability by coordinating preventive maintenance, troubleshooting automated production equipment, and supporting technicians.

You will lead root-cause analyses, program and commission Siemens PLC systems, and drive safety and ISO compliance while collaborating with engineering, production, and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing with automated equipment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills, Siemens preferred, with commissioning experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with SAP PM and knowledge of ISO 14001, TS 16949 and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum equipment availability by coordinating maintenance activities and prioritizing corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems on production equipment.
• Lead root-cause analyses for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Program, commission, and optimize PLC systems and automation equipment.
• Plan and perform preventive/predictive maintenance and document work in CMMS/SAP PM.
• Coach and mentor maintenance team, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and external service providers; oversee contractors.
• Support continuous improvement to improve reliability, efficiency, quality, and energy use.
• Assist in equipment procurement, evaluation, and commissioning support.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree / Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field

Equivalent qualification in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your Tasks

• 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

Your Profile

• 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 you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.
*Benefits package may vary slightly per location

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