Shift Engineering Manager - Automation & Maintenance

Socket.dev; Greencastle (Franklin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with generous match

Paid vacation and holidays

Profit sharing

Parental leave

Job summary

KNAPP is seeking a Shift Engineering Manager in the United States to lead a maintenance team responsible for automated storage and retrieval systems and conveyors. You will diagnose electro-mechanical faults, supervise field wiring and calibrations, and coordinate with the customer’s operations team to ensure reliable performance.

Strong focus on safety, documentation, and timely issue resolution. The role requires 12-hour shifts, ability to travel occasionally, and close collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Lead a maintenance team to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults.
• Manage safety and compliance on site during complex repairs.
• Produce clear reports and maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to rectify software and electro-mechanical faults; guide the team on shift.
• Respond to emergency calls at customer sites as needed.
• Drive a culture of safety and high workmanship standards.
• Track problems and ensure timely resolution; liaise with On-Site Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Safety

Documentation

Field wiring

System testing

Customer service

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Conveyor systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

KNAPP is seeking a Shift Engineering Manager in the United States to lead a maintenance team responsible for automated storage and retrieval systems and conveyors. You will diagnose electro-mechanical faults, supervise field wiring and calibrations, and coordinate with the customer’s operations team to ensure reliable performance.

Strong focus on safety, documentation, and timely issue resolution. The role requires 12-hour shifts, ability to travel occasionally, and close collaboration with the