Shift Officer-Maintenance (RMT Mechanical)

Ferrero International S.A.; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a Shift Officer-Maintenance (RMT Mechanical) to supervise maintenance on automated production lines across US facilities. The role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, driving preventive and predictive maintenance, and supporting automation-related projects to cut costs and improve safety.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years in FMCG/food manufacturing with a Mechanical/Mechatronics degree, strong PLC/HMI, CAD, and robotics experience, and solid problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering.
• 4–7 years of experience in FMCG or Food Manufacturing Industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Solid understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, and actuators.
• Basic experience with PLC/HMI systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider).
• Familiarity with robotics platforms (ABB, Fanuc).
• Ability to use CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet).
• Knowledge of data-driven diagnostics for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Knowledge of TPM concepts, 5S, AM.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance policy execution and data analysis for policy changes.
• Troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of automated machines.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software issues on lines.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Implement automation upgrades and safety improvements.
• Ensure GMP compliance and safety during interventions.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance documentation.
• Lead maintenance technicians and coordinate shifts.
• Analyze breakdowns for root-cause and improvements.
• Drive cycle-time reductions and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical circuits

Sensors & actuators

PLC/HMI

Robotics platforms

CAD tools

Industrial protocols

Data-driven diagnostics

TPM & 5S

Analytical thinking

Safety & compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

HMI systems

ABB Robotics

Fanuc Robotics

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Profinet

Job description

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Shift Officer-Maintenance (RMT Mechanical)

About the Role:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of automated systems and production equipment. This role involves supervising and coordinating technical interventions during shifts, driving preventive and proactive maintenance strategies, and supporting automation-related activities. The engineer will work to maximize equipment efficiency, optimize maintenance costs, and contribute to new projects and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and company policies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Policy Execution: Cooperates with Maintenance Technique Responsible in the evaluation of the maintenance definition cooperates in data collection and analysis needed for the evaluation of potential changes to maintenance policies.
• Perform troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of automated machines
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues in production lines.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance activities
• Maintenance Practices: support in the spreading of best maintenance practices.
• Safety: ensures the correct application of safety standards and safe behaviours during the execution of maintenance intervention
• Preventive Maintenance implementation: guarantees the correct implementation of preventive maintenance actions, including also that focused-on improvement and condition-based.
• To carry out corrective maintenance on production machinery as per notifications request
• Spare parts: To guarantee all the necessary spare parts for the maintenance intervention.
• Professional Maintenance: To adopt the way of working for Smart factory Maintenance (SAPPM, Mobile Maintenance, Digital SIM etc.)
• Update and Archive take part in the update and archiving of machinery books, operative manuals, and other ISO documentation.
• Implement automation upgrades, safety improvements, and cost-saving projects.
• Identify opportunities for cycle-time reduction, waste elimination, and efficiency improvement.
• To work for achieving Maintenance KPI indicators, analyses & understanding areas for improvement both at maintenance system as a whole and at equipment / machinery level
• To handle the team of technicians in shifts and guarantee the correct in-systems management.
• Take part in the breakdown root cause information collection and analysis to detect and implement improvement.
• Orderliness, cleanliness, maintenance guarantees that all the maintenance activities are done respecting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

About You:

Education:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering .

Experience:4-7 years of experience preferably in FMCG or Food Manufacturing Industry.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Solid understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, and actuators.
• Basic experience with PLC/HMI systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider).
• Familiarity with robotics platforms (ABB, Fanuc).
• Ability to use CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet).
• Knowledge of data-driven diagnostics for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Knowledge of TPM concepts, 5S, AM.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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