Technician, Warehouse Engineering

Schneider Electric; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Warehouse Engineering Technician to manage maintenance inventory, support PM execution, and ensure resources are available to maximize equipment reliability and production performance. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Production Planning, Purchasing, and external vendors.

The role requires experience in maintenance planning and CMMS, with strong inventory control and cross-functional communication to minimize downtime and optimize stock levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning, maintenance spare-parts management, MRO inventory control, or maintenance crib operations.
• Experience using SAP PM, SAP Fiori, SAP Bridge, or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance components and equipment.
• Strong inventory management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Operations, Maintenance, Purchasing, and external vendors.
• Strong communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance spare parts, tools, and materials within the maintenance crib.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, locations, stock levels, and critical spare-part availability.
• Perform and coordinate cycle counts while investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Support preventive maintenance planning and scheduling by reviewing upcoming maintenance requirements and backlog.
• Coordinate with Production Planning and Operations teams to identify equipment downtime windows for preventive maintenance activities.
• Develop maintenance schedules based on production requirements, equipment availability, maintenance staffing levels, shift coverage, and available resources.
• Partner with Maintenance Supervisors and Operations leadership to prioritize preventive maintenance activities while minimizing production disruptions.
• Monitor scheduled, open, deferred, and overdue preventive maintenance work orders and assist with schedule recovery efforts.
• Utilize SAP Bridge, SAP PM, and SAP Fiori to manage work orders, material reservations, maintenance schedules, spare-parts usage, and maintenance records.
• Maintain and update equipment bills of materials (BOMs) and spare-parts information within SAP.
• Track repairable assets and coordinate vendor repairs, quotations, lead times, and deliveries.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Maintenance teams to resolve critical part shortages and overdue deliveries.
• Identify obsolete, duplicate, slow-moving, and high-usage inventory items to improve inventory management and optimize stock levels.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient maintenance crib using 5S principles.
• Support initiatives to reduce preventive maintenance delays, stock-outs, emergency purchases, and equipment downtime caused by material shortages or planning gaps.

Skills

Maintenance planning

MRO inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP CMMS experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical maintenance basics

Inventory management

Prioritization under pressure

Strong communication

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Safety and continuous improvement

Planning and scheduling

Organizational skills

Maintenance crib operations

Tools

SAP PM

SAP Fiori

SAP Bridge

Job description

Join our manufacturing maintenance team as a Warehouse Engineering Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for managing maintenance inventory, supporting preventive maintenance execution, and ensuring maintenance resources are available to maximize equipment reliability and production performance. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Production Planning, Purchasing, and external vendors to support effective maintenance planning and execution.

What will you do?

• Manage maintenance spare parts, tools, and materials within the maintenance crib.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, locations, stock levels, and critical spare-part availability.
• Perform and coordinate cycle counts while investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Support preventive maintenance planning and scheduling by reviewing upcoming maintenance requirements and backlog.
• Coordinate with Production Planning and Operations teams to identify equipment downtime windows for preventive maintenance activities.
• Develop maintenance schedules based on production requirements, equipment availability, maintenance staffing levels, shift coverage, and available resources.
• Partner with Maintenance Supervisors and Operations leadership to prioritize preventive maintenance activities while minimizing production disruptions.
• Monitor scheduled, open, deferred, and overdue preventive maintenance work orders and assist with schedule recovery efforts.
• Utilize SAP Bridge, SAP PM, and SAP Fiori to manage work orders, material reservations, maintenance schedules, spare-parts usage, and maintenance records.
• Maintain and update equipment bills of materials (BOMs) and spare-parts information within SAP.
• Track repairable assets and coordinate vendor repairs, quotations, lead times, and deliveries.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Maintenance teams to resolve critical part shortages and overdue deliveries.
• Identify obsolete, duplicate, slow-moving, and high-usage inventory items to improve inventory management and optimize stock levels.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient maintenance crib using 5S principles.
• Support initiatives to reduce preventive maintenance delays, stock-outs, emergency purchases, and equipment downtime caused by material shortages or planning gaps.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Experience in maintenance planning, maintenance spare-parts management, MRO inventory control, or maintenance crib operations.
• Experience using SAP PM, SAP Fiori, SAP Bridge, or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance components and equipment.
• Strong inventory management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Operations, Maintenance, Purchasing, and external vendors.
• Strong communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to play a key role in improving equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Purchasing.
• Ability to contribute directly to reductions in downtime, inventory costs, and maintenance inefficiencies.
• Career growth opportunities within manufacturing operations, maintenance, and supply chain functions.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and employee development.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you. We value you. It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $54,500 to $81,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family.

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year

Invest and Plan Your Future.

• competitive pay
• base salary
• incentives
• company share ownership
• 401(k) with match

Grow Your Skills and Career.

• performance discussions
• global opportunities
• Schneider Career Hub
• learning platforms like Coursera

Team Up in the Workplace.

• collaboration
• recognition
• sharing your voice
• inclusive workplace

Support Your Community.

• volunteer leave
• programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
• youth education initiatives
• military leave benefits

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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