Maintenance Engineer 3 (Memphis, TN)

Smith+Nephew • Memphis, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer III provides advanced technical leadership and hands-on support for maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and facility equipment supporting Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics. This role focuses on complex equipment troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance strategy, equipment upgrades, and cross-functional problem solving in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This position is not offering any type of visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. The Maintenance Engineer III serves as a technical resource for maintenance technicians and engineers, supports equipment lifecycle management, and ensures safe, compliant, and reliable manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing or facility equipment maintenance in an industrial environment
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation (SOPs, work instructions, maintenance procedures)
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, LOTO, and risk mitigation practices
• Strong ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems
• Ability to work independently and effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting validated equipment or regulated manufacturing processes
• Experience leading equipment improvement projects or reliability initiatives
• Prior experience mentoring or providing technical leadership
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for maintenance planning and reporting
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or reliability engineering principles

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for complex manufacturing, utility, and facility equipment
• Support the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new or upgraded equipment
• Develop, optimize, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Analyze equipment performance data and downtime trends to identify root causes and long-term corrective actions
• Lead or support root-cause investigations for recurring equipment failures and production interruptions
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Create, revise, and approve maintenance procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and PM documentation
• Support change management activities, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and equipment modifications
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations teams
• Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) when equipment impacts validated processes
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians and junior engineers
• Support spare parts strategy, vendor management, and external service providers
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and cost reduction
• Maintain an on-site presence to support manufacturing floor activities
• Lead the effort into digitizing maintenance and develop a predictive maintenance strategy based on the CMMS data analysis.

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Discounts on fitness clubs
• Discounts on travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level