POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for improvements to production equipment and maintenance systems to increase reliability of the overall manufacturing processes. Work is of a technical nature and may involve engineering skills and data interpretation to identify opportunities for improvement. Provides technical support to engineering, production, and a group of multi-function skilled trade employees (mechanical and electrical) which involves the repair, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing process equipment and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides pre-task planning, technical expertise, guidance and leadership for multi-craft, maintenance technicians (Electricians and Mechanics) to troubleshoot & repair equipment.
Adheres to and reinforces safe working practices.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses difficult, infrequent problems with process equipment.
Performs equipment failure root cause analysis.
Performs predictive assessments and problem diagnosis of process equipment.
Ensures a common approach to solving machinery and / or process problems through the development of Best Practices Procedures.
Provides technical training to production and maintenance team members to improve skill levels within the teams.
Understands and supports electrical machine control systems, including robots and vision system.
Troubleshoots and participates in the repair of Electrical / Pneumatics / Hydraulic / Mechanical issues.
Follows-up with vendors and contractors on maintenance issues.
Works with Throughput Improvement Teams to develop engineered solutions.
Implements and supports continuous improvement projects.
Flexible work schedule as required to support production needs.
Weekend work and overtime as required to support production and maintenance requirements.
Creates standardized work for maintenance tasks.
Reviews and improves maintenance procedures, PM tasks, and opportunistic maintenance activities.
Identifies and prioritizes spare parts needs.
Maintains equipment documentation and drawing library.
Procures emergency repair and project related machine parts.
Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
Effectively utilizes computerized maintenance management systems (SAP PM).
Uses predictive technologies to drive uptime and improve the maintenance system and tracks improvement utilizing various KPI's.
Drives institutionalization of maintenance systems using the Tenneco Business System (TBS).
Maintains open lines of communication with plant leadership regarding status of equipment downtime, repair, and project related activities.
Oversee and ensure compliance of Tenneco Machine Safety Standard (TMSS) policies and procedures as lead risk assessor.
Other duties as assigned.
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CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC controls platforms.
Experience working with Motoman/Yaskawa robotic software and programming.
Experience working with Fanuc robotic software and programming.
Experience working in the automotive industry.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot vision systems using Keyence, Cognex, and Omron vision platforms.
Self motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Journeyman Certificate, or electrical/mechanical engineering degree.
Minimum 3 years programming Fanuc and Motoman/Yaskawa robots
Ability to demonstrate strong electrical/mechanical/programming and troubleshooting skills.
Minimum 3 years programming and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
Working knowledge of CMMS systems - SAP preferred.
Relevant training / certifications / licenses.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job is performed in all areas of building facility including offices and production plant floor on all equipment and machines.
Varying temperatures (cold to hot)
Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
Fast - paced work environment
Small, confined space around some machines / equipment
Wet, slippery floors in some areas
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion,
Manual dexterity
Good visual ability
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
