Senior Maintenance Engineer - Electrical
About The Position
The Senior Maintenance Engineer works within the Maintenance Engineering group to improve equipment reliability and develop the maintenance program for industrial equipment. The role analyzes equipment to determine appropriate maintenance methods, then monitors results to ensure those methods are effective. It also develops strategies for major equipment repairs or replacement, considering equipment lifespan and utilization, and oversees related capital investment and project management. The position uses CMMS software, Office 365, and Power BI to analyze equipment failures and identify trends in equipment deficiencies. It works cross-functionally with maintenance, production, process, utilities, facilities, and other technical groups to reduce equipment failures. The engineer also advises project teams on maintainability and plant-standards compliance for new equipment purchases, and works within Volvo Production System and World Class Maintenance methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; alternatively, an associate degree in Electrical Engineering with significant experience in industrial maintenance and knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, and controls.
- Four years as an engineer with responsibilities related to equipment design or upkeep.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 programs.
- Proficient written and verbal English communication.
- Proficient in CAD software.
- Knowledge of CMMS/ERP.
- Required competencies include customer focus, integrity and trust, perseverance, decision quality, informing, and problem solving.
Nice To Haves
- Past maintenance reliability engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain equipment documentation and update drawings when modifications are made.
- Specify recommended spare parts and coordinate with Central Stores to ensure parts are available.
- Work with Central Stores to replace obsolete parts.
- Review emergency work-order data and develop plans to address equipment issues.
- Participate in EWO meetings for the assigned area and help identify root causes of downtime.
- Generate or update reports for maintenance engineering activities and KPI reporting in the assigned area.
- Work with suppliers to improve equipment uptime.
- Open, lead, and execute improvement projects to eliminate root causes.
- Provide technical support to Maintenance for equipment repairs and improve emergency troubleshooting effectiveness.
- Provide troubleshooting support during equipment breakdowns, which may require non-standard hours by phone or on-site.
- Prepare technical specifications for procurement of new equipment or repair of existing equipment.
- Design improvements that reduce equipment weak points.
- Coordinate with Maintenance Operations and/or contractors to schedule and execute Maintenance Engineering Projects and CBM activities.
- For the mechanical position, design high-level equipment improvements using 3D CAD software.
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs intended to make combining work and personal life easier.
- Bonus eligibility where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
