Sr Maintenance Engineer

Apex Systems; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an onsite Senior Maintenance Engineer for our client in Dublin, VA. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, and supporting capital projects.

You will lead troubleshooting, develop spare parts strategies, and coordinate with suppliers, maintenance teams, and leadership to reduce downtime and extend asset life. Some after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• OR Associate degree in Electrical Engineering with significant industrial maintenance experience supporting automation, robotics, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• 4+ years of engineering experience with responsibilities related to equipment design, maintenance, reliability, or industrial systems support.
• Experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment, automation systems, electrical controls, and maintenance operations.
• Strong background in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and maintenance program development.
• Experience leading equipment improvement projects and driving corrective actions through completion.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance, engineering, production, suppliers, and leadership teams.
• Experience supporting capital projects and equipment lifecycle management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and uptime across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition‑based maintenance strategies for industrial equipment and automated systems.
• Analyze equipment failures, downtime events, and maintenance trends to identify root causes and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Maintain and update equipment documentation, electrical schematics, and technical drawings associated with equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Develop spare parts strategies and work with inventory teams to ensure critical replacement components are available.
• Manage obsolescence risks by identifying replacement strategies for aging or obsolete equipment and components.
• Review emergency work order data and equipment performance metrics to develop reliability improvement plans.
• Participate in downtime review meetings and lead root cause investigations to reduce recurring equipment failures.
• Generate KPI reports and maintenance performance metrics using CMMS, ERP, and reporting tools.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Lead maintenance engineering projects focused on eliminating chronic equipment issues and improving asset utilization.
• Provide advanced technical support to maintenance teams during troubleshooting, repairs, and major breakdown events.
• Develop technical specifications and requirements for equipment purchases, upgrades, and major repairs.
• Design and implement engineering improvements that eliminate equipment weak points and increase operational reliability.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and lifecycle replacement initiatives.
• Partner with project teams to ensure maintainability, reliability, and plant standards are incorporated into new equipment acquisitions.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Maintenance program development

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Power BI

CAD

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Senior Maintenance Engineer for our client based out of Dublin, VA.

This assignment is anticipated to be a full-time permanent opportunity.

This will also have a first‑shift Monday–Friday schedule. Occasional support outside of standard business hours may be required for equipment issues and critical breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and uptime across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition‑based maintenance strategies for industrial equipment and automated systems.
• Analyze equipment failures, downtime events, and maintenance trends to identify root causes and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Maintain and update equipment documentation, electrical schematics, and technical drawings associated with equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Develop spare parts strategies and work with inventory teams to ensure critical replacement components are available.
• Manage obsolescence risks by identifying replacement strategies for aging or obsolete equipment and components.
• Review emergency work order data and equipment performance metrics to develop reliability improvement plans.
• Participate in downtime review meetings and lead root cause investigations to reduce recurring equipment failures.
• Generate KPI reports and maintenance performance metrics using CMMS, ERP, and reporting tools.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Lead maintenance engineering projects focused on eliminating chronic equipment issues and improving asset utilization.
• Provide advanced technical support to maintenance teams during troubleshooting, repairs, and major breakdown events.
• Develop technical specifications and requirements for equipment purchases, upgrades, and major repairs.
• Design and implement engineering improvements that eliminate equipment weak points and increase operational reliability.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and lifecycle replacement initiatives.
• Partner with project teams to ensure maintainability, reliability, and plant standards are incorporated into new equipment acquisitions.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• OR Associate degree in Electrical Engineering with significant industrial maintenance experience supporting automation, robotics, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• 4+ years of engineering experience with responsibilities related to equipment design, maintenance, reliability, or industrial systems support.
• Experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment, automation systems, electrical controls, and maintenance operations.
• Strong background in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and maintenance program development.
• Experience leading equipment improvement projects and driving corrective actions through completion.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance, engineering, production, suppliers, and leadership teams.
• Experience supporting capital projects and equipment lifecycle management preferred.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Experience utilizing CMMS and/or ERP systems for maintenance planning and analysis.
• Experience with Power BI for KPI development, reporting, trend analysis, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in CAD software for reviewing and updating electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, automation controls, robotics, and equipment reliability principles.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in maintenance reliability engineering.
• Experience working within Lean Manufacturing, TPM, World Class Manufacturing, or continuous improvement environments.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring techniques.
• Experience leading equipment lifecycle, replacement, and modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing operations.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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