Maintenance Engineer & Operator III

Toray Advanced Composites USA,Inc•Morgan Hill, CA

28d•$37 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer & Operator (MEOP) serves as a critical on-site technical professional who bridges production operations and maintenance engineering. The role is responsible for ensuring stable equipment operation, consistent product quality and a safe working environment while proactively identifying and resolving equipment and process related issues. By combining operational ownership with first and second level maintenance capability, the MEOP directly contributes to maximizing productivity, equipment reliability and overall manufacturing excellence.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a manufacturing operator in a production environment
Fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical and process principles related to manufacturing equipment
Ability to respond calmly and logically to abnormal situations and equipment issues under time pressure
Strong sense of ownership, accountability and teamwork in a manufacturing environment
Willingness to continuously learn and expand technical capabilities beyond traditional operator roles
Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and equipment manuals preferred
Basic knowledge of PLCs, sensors, actuators and automated production systems preferred
Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Participation in equipment startup, process transfer or industrialization project preferred

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and equipment manuals preferred
Basic knowledge of PLCs, sensors, actuators and automated production systems preferred
Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Participation in equipment startup, process transfer or industrialization project preferred

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and control assigned manufacturing equipment in accordance with defined process parameters and product schedules
Set up and adjust operating conditions to ensure stable production, consistent quality and optimal throughput
Monitor product quality, yield and process trends and take immediate corrective actions when deviations occur
Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while actively identifying opportunities to improve work standards, efficiency and robustness
Serve as the primary owner of assigned equipment during production shifts
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance (PM) and basic predictive maintenance activities to prevent unplanned downtime
Diagnose and troubleshoot minor to moderate mechanical, electrical or control-related issues in a timely and structure manner
Conduct first-level failure analysis and implement temporary countermeasures to restore safe operation
Escalate complex issues appropriately and collaborate closely with Maintenance Engineers, Process Engineers and equipment vendors as needed
Accurately document maintenance activities, failures and corrective actions to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Analyze equipment downtime, defects and process losses using root cause analysis methods (eg, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto)
Propose, lead and implement Kaizen initiatives to improve equipment reliability, productivity, safety and maintainability
Utilize OEE, downtime and process data to identify loss drivers and improvement opportunities
Support equipment modifications, upgrades and new equipment installations, including commissioning and ramp-up support
Actively contribute to cross-functional improvement teams and share best practices across lines of shifts
Comply with all safety rules, procedures and regulations, including strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation requirements
Participate in risk assessments, hazard analyses and safety audits for equipment and processes
Promptly report abnormalities, near-misses and unsafe conditions and actively support corrective and preventative actions
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements and quality systems