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

Brose Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

Flexible working hours

Career development

Job summary

Brose Group in Michigan is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to lead electrical, mechanical, and PLC maintenance in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will coordinate activities to maximize equipment availability and support maintenance technicians.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing automated systems, leading root cause analyses, programming and commissioning Siemens PLCs, and executing preventive maintenance in CMMS/SAP PM.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance within manufacturing.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills (Siemens preferred), with commissioning experience.
• Experience with SAP PM and knowledge of ISO 14001, TS 16949, and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance to maximize equipment availability and support technicians.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Program, commission, and maintain PLC systems and automation equipment.
• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance in CMMS/SAP PM.
• Mentor maintenance team and promote knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Coordinate activities with production, engineering, and external providers.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate Degree / Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

SAP PM

CMMS

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