Maintenance Engineer, High Pressure Die Casting (Starlink)

The role

The Maintenance Engineer provides engineering support for planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink programs. This role takes end-to-end ownership of equipment improvement projects from concept through implementation.

What you will do

• Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
• Perform root cause analysis and action corrective measures
• Develop and execute complex improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
• Collaborate with development engineering teams to build in reliability and maintenance efficiency
• Provide leadership for utilization of CMMS
• Implement predictive tools to integrate into maintenance
• Complete hands on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic and robotic control system failures
• Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls and equipment upgrade projects
• Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams to design and implement machine upgrades

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ year of hands on experience in an manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends

Nice to have

• 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP, ERP and CMMS systems
• Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
• Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
• Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
• Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

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