Sr Maintenance Engineer

Applied Aerospace & Defense

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Santa Ana is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician with a strong background in industrial automation, machine troubleshooting, and PLC control systems. The role focuses on supporting production-critical equipment and diagnosing faults in Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley systems.

The position requires hands-on experience with board-level diagnostics and a technical diploma or associate’s degree in Electronics/Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics.

Qualifications

Experience reading electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair CNC and automated machinery with PLC-controlled systems.
Proven diagnostic skills with multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and related test equipment.
Familiarity with CMMS documentation and proper reporting.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC and other automated machinery with PLC-controlled systems.
Diagnose and resolve faults in Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controller systems.
Perform board-level diagnostics using multimeters, oscilloscopes, or other electronic test equipment.
Interpreting electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, and control system diagrams.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action for recurring equipment failures.
Document repairs, adjustments, and modifications in the CMMS system.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Mechatronics

Documentation/CMMS

Overtime readiness

Education

Technical diploma or associate’s degree in Electronics/Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Fanuc controllers

Allen-Bradley controllers

Job description

About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician with a strong background in industrial automation, machine troubleshooting, and PLC control systems to support production-critical equipment. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technician with extensive experience in diagnosing and repairing issues on Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controllers, down to the board and component level.

Pay Range: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position Requirements

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC and other automated machinery with PLC-controlled systems.
Diagnose and resolve faults in Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controller systems.
Perform board-level diagnostics using multimeters, oscilloscopes, or other electronic test equipment.
Interpret electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, and control system diagrams.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring equipment failures.
Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance activities on critical manufacturing equipment.
Support production teams by minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability.
Document repairs, adjustments, and modifications accurately in the CMMS system.
Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and production teams.
Knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and control diagrams
Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
Technical diploma or associate’s degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field or equivalence
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work overtime as required by Company
Recommend improved work methods and procedures, assist in training employs
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must adhere to all OSHA and EHS policies and all related procedures
Perform related work as required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic computer skills, MS Office program, and have ability to enter data in various software systems.

Desired Characteristics

Strong communication skills
Ability to analyze, rebuild, repair NC machinery and other types of equipment’s
Excellent customer service to co-workers, customers, and vendors
Works collaboratively and respects all others
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Fanuc certified
Siemens certified
AS100
Training with Mori Seiki, Makino, Cincinnati Milacron, OKK, SNK and Kuraki Machines

Shift First

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana