Senior Electro‑Mechanical Systems Maintenance Specialist

ATS•Bellwood, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an expert-level professional responsible for preventative maintenance (PM) and break/fix across multi-discipline assets. The specialist will conceive and implement mechanical/electrical upgrades to boost uptime, program and troubleshoot advanced PLC/controls to resolve software, hardware, and configuration faults, and leverage predictive tools for early issue detection. The role also involves driving continuous improvement (CI) through kaizens, applying CI tools, and quantifying results and cost savings. Responsibilities include sourcing parts and materials, recommending alternatives and engineered solutions, adhering to industry-standard maintenance practices, upholding 5S, operating metalworking tools, welding, researching emerging methods, standardizing best practices, maintaining documentation, preparing inputs for capital justifications, maintaining CMMS accuracy, analyzing historical data, providing technical content for sales quotations, performing T&M assignments, coaching junior technicians, and project management. Safety leadership is paramount, requiring adherence to policies, situational awareness, and proactive risk mitigation.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED required
Associate degree (technical) with 7+ years related industry experience; or 10+ years of direct industry experience
Proven in predictive maintenance (vibration analysis or laser interferometer operation), precision alignment, and process equipment upkeep
Broad knowledge of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems; capable of analysis, solution synthesis, and hands-on repair
Proficient with hand/specialty tools
Ability to travel as needed
Core skills: PLC Troubleshooting Skills, Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans, Electrical Schematics, Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills, 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems, Hydraulics Experience, Electrical Repair, PLC Programming Experience, High Voltage Systems, Equipment ecosystem, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Conveyor Systems, Servo Motors

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma experience desired

Responsibilities

Own expert-level PM and break/fix across multi-discipline assets
Conceive and implement mechanical/electrical upgrades that boost uptime
Program and troubleshoot advanced PLC/controls to resolve software, hardware, and configuration faults quickly and safely
Leverage predictive tools—infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar, and vibration analysis—to detect issues before they become failures
Drive CI: lead kaizens, apply CI tools, and quantify results and cost savings
Source parts and materials; recommend alternatives and engineered solutions for long-term reliability
Adhere to industry-standard maintenance practices; uphold 5S and world-class housekeeping
Operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools; weld components as needed
Research emerging methods and technologies; standardize best practices and keep documentation current across sites
Prepare inputs for capital justifications, rebuild/repair proposals, and innovation-driven cost reductions
Maintain CMMS accuracy; analyze historical data to guide decisions
Provide technical content for sales quotations; perform T&M assignments as required
Coach junior technicians and take on project management duties when assigned
Lead with safety—follow policies, stay situationally aware, and mitigate risks proactively