Repair and Maintenance Engineer II

Daimler Truck•Detroit, MI

3d•$81,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Perform the Maintenance Engineering support tasks needed to provide continuous operation of Heavy Duty Engine (HDE) Machining Operations. Machining operations to include: Blocks, Connecting Rods, Heads, Liners, and Turbo Machining & Assembly Operations. The Maintenance Engineer primarily works to maintain the operational readiness of all machining equipment, and also participates in cross-functional teams with the Maintenance Supervisor & Controls Engineer, and members of the Operations & Quality Departments.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or 6 years in lieu of degree, is required.
Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software.
Knowledge of safety codes and standards.
Knowledge of fluid systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, coolant, and lubrication).
Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and create drawings of equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and general electrical circuits.
Ability to work overnight shift with occasional required weekend shift
An attached resume is required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Maximo, SAP, and Outlook.
Knowledge of metal cutting, press force monitoring, part marking, fastening, washing, and filter manufacturing & machining processes.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering & technical support to a collaborative team of Skilled Trades, Controls & Process Engineers in the diagnosing & repairs of CNC and Assembly Machining Operations.
Provide the technical drawings & OEM documentation to the Machining Maintenance team of Supervisors, Engineers, & Skilled Trades needed to troubleshoot faults, and diagnosing equipment failure.
Support all critical machine breakdown repairs, with interaction across all three shifts of support team members.
Support troubleshooting efforts of complex machining equipment downtime issues.
Implement and support machining monitoring systems.
Assist the Manufacturing Engineering team and equipment OEM’s with specifications for new machines & machine upgrades.
Apply new technology and continuous improvement projects to existing machining processes to provide optimal machining solutions & increased efficiency
Attend SFM meetings and work closely with Operations Team to improve equipment uptime by reducing MTBF & MTTR, and improve the overall reliability and safety of machining equipment.
Interpret machining equipment production data to help develop machine upgrade projects & implement cycle time improvements.
Work with TPM group in the planning, scheduling, & execution of planned maintenance.
Assist identifying the critical spare parts and proper inventory levels needed to sustain machining operations.
Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.
Create maintenance plan TIPs & SWI’s, and work closely with ME & machining equipment OEM’s to provide specifications for new machines & machine upgrades.

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans