Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I
About The Position
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer supports the consistent performance, safety, and long-term reliability of manufacturing systems and equipment. The role investigates mechanical issues, analyzes maintenance and reliability data, applies root cause failure analysis, and implements technical solutions to improve equipment uptime, operability, capacity, quality, environmental performance, and cost efficiency. The position works with production, process, electrical, and project engineering teams, maintenance technicians, vendors, and other support organizations to establish reliability priorities, maintain accurate equipment documentation, and advance continuous-improvement initiatives across the site. The position also supports capital-project scope development and financial forecasting, identifies cost-optimization opportunities, and contributes mechanical engineering support across assigned areas. It applies Lean Manufacturing principles, supports site and area production-system improvements, and promotes safety and continuous learning through coaching, recommendations, and engineered improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; December 2026 graduates are included.
Nice To Haves
- Past Bayer or Ruveon Co-op experience preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Investigate mechanical issues affecting safety, quality, environmental performance, capacity, reliability, and equipment operability.
- Develop and implement technical solutions to equipment failures and recurring mechanical concerns.
- Troubleshoot mechanical maintenance issues and complete required maintenance and engineering documentation.
- Use root cause failure analysis to identify failure mechanisms and prevent or reduce future failures.
- Own and monitor maintenance and reliability key performance indicators.
- Support reliability-centered maintenance strategies and improvement plans to increase equipment availability and uptime.
- Maintain area equipment documentation and validate data quality.
- Support capital-project scope development, including business justification, alternatives analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations.
- Verify area maintenance budgets and provide monthly financial forecasts.
- Identify cost-optimization opportunities through reliability improvements, maintenance strategies, and equipment-performance enhancements.
- Share engineering workload and provide basic mechanical engineering support across assigned areas.
- Partner with production, process, electrical, and project engineers, and maintenance technicians, to improve mechanical process and equipment performance.
- Contact vendors, other company sites, and support organizations for equipment specifications, maintenance requirements, and spare-parts information.
- Present technical ideas, recommendations, and improvement concepts through documentation, email, and presentations.
- Support site and area production-system improvements, including OnePSS initiatives.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles focused on continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost optimization.
- Help develop and implement standard practices that improve long-term equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Comply with site safety requirements and improve safety through coaching, technical recommendations, and engineered improvements.
- Support continuous learning through peer coaching, constructive feedback, and ongoing development of self and area personnel.
Benefits
- Health care
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
