Sr Maintenance Engineer

Sr Maintenance Engineer

Department: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: MEX-Juarez-Plant #2 P

Description

Responsible for coordinating and controlling the technical personnel under his/her supervision, as well as overseeing the efficiency of preventive and corrective maintenance activities for company equipment. Generates and analyzes trend charts of key departmental metrics to adjust the team's work plan, aiming to reduce downtime caused by improper equipment performance. Additionally, develops continuous improvement projects based on and measured against the Top Five operational availability issues within the area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance procedures on state-of-the-art 3D printers, including precise mechanical and optical adjustments using measurement equipment such as micrometers, ultrasonic gauges, and power meters.
• Define and optimize (in collaboration with the design team) the correct maintenance methods for equipment.
• Interpret data resulting from mechanical, optical, and power calibrations using valid statistical tools and graphical analysis.
• Make data-driven decisions and elevate failures and unexpected behavior in 3D printers to the design/manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with and analyze improvements to the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Capture and analyze downtime data within the designated tracking systems.
• Meet goals established by Management and communicate them to the team.
• Interact with Maintenance Technicians and provide direction toward achieving objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure targets are met.
• Analyze trend charts of key metrics such as OA, MTBF, and MTTR, and implement control activities to improve these indicators.
• Analyze the Top Five equipment failures and provide corrective actions.
• Based on trends and failure history, develop continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Problem Solving Formats, PSP, 5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC, and Kaizen projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure optimal application and use of manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools in terms of quality and productivity.
• Research, define, develop, and implement advanced manufacturing processes, methods, and technologies.
• Implement and promote continuous improvement methodologies and techniques.
• Responsible for equipment availability metrics and root cause investigation for issues related to unexpected equipment behavior (nonconforming product).
• Ensure that equipment taken out of operation is corrected and returned to productive status using objective verification methods such as dimensional and destructive testing.
• Actively participate in the design process of 3D printing engineering application projects from a maintenance perspective.
• Train and advise engineers, supervisors, technicians, team leaders, and line personnel on best practices for equipment operation and sustainment.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Engineering degree in Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related field, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Training in World-Class Manufacturing.
• More than 8 years of experience in maintenance and/or automation.
• Experience with PLCs, electronics, pneumatics, and electrical/mechanical control.
• Extensive knowledge/experience with automation equipment such as 3D printers, vision systems, robotics, RFID, and CNC.
• Knowledge of the following technologies is highly desirable: 3D printing, laser marking, laser cutting, 5-axis CNC machines, infrared heating systems, and ultraviolet curing systems.
• Strong knowledge/experience with measurement instruments.

Language Requirements

Advanced English