Senior Maintenance Technician - PLC & Automation Expert

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

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.