Intermediate Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Keeps production equipment running reliably - executing preventive maintenance, resolving mechanical, electrical and automation faults, and driving reliability improvements across the Lewisburg plant. Full Time · Engineering · Equipment Maintenance · Minth Big and Beautiful Alabama, Gadsden, AL · FLSA Status: Exempt
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Equipment Maintenance – Develop and execute equipment inspections, preventive maintenance and planned repairs; maintain equipment histories and maintenance records.
- Troubleshooting – Independently resolve routine mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults; investigate recurring failures and coordinate escalation of complex issues.
- Installation and Commissioning – Support equipment installation, commissioning, acceptance and production handover, including maintenance requirements, technical documentation and spare parts readiness.
- Automation Support – Diagnose faults involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, variable frequency drives, servo systems and robots; make authorized adjustments and maintain program backups.
- Utility Maintenance – Maintain production-related water, electrical, compressed air and cooling systems, coordinating specialist service providers as needed.
- Spare Parts and Cost Control – Maintain critical spare parts lists, recommend purchasing and stocking levels, and control maintenance expenditure and parts consumption.
- Continuous Improvement – Monitor downtime, MTBF and MTTR, and implement improvements in equipment reliability, maintainability and energy efficiency.
- Safety and Training – Follow lockout/tagout and safe maintenance procedures; train operators and maintenance technicians in inspections, basic maintenance and fault recognition.
REQUIREMENTS
- Five to eight years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of mechanical drives, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and electrical controls, with the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- PLC and HMI troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, root cause analysis and spare parts management, with the ability to resolve routine equipment issues independently.
- English communication and maintenance documentation skills appropriate to the role.
- Ability to support shift work, planned shutdowns and urgent breakdowns as required.
- Regulated work must be performed by appropriately qualified personnel or under applicable federal, state and local requirements.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (A PLUS)
- Automotive component manufacturing or automated production line experience.
- Experience with robots, servo systems or welding equipment.
- Mandarin communication skills, an asset for collaboration with group and China-based technical teams.
MINIMUM EDUCATION / FIELD OF STUDY
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
KEY TO BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
- Ability to work independently on routine faults and to know when to escalate complex issues.
- A data-driven approach to reliability, using downtime, MTBF and MTTR to prioritize improvements.
- Strong safety discipline, including lockout/tagout and safe maintenance practices.
- Clear maintenance documentation and the ability to coach operators and technicians.
- Good teamwork and communication skills in a multicultural team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Work performed primarily on the manufacturing floor, including standing, walking, bending, climbing and working in confined or elevated areas; hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear and other required PPE are worn.
- Exposure to noise, moving equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and energized electrical equipment under lockout/tagout procedures.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Some computer use for PLC/HMI troubleshooting, program backups and maintenance records.
- Shift work, weekend and on-call availability for planned shutdowns and urgent breakdowns as required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
WHY WORK FOR MINTH? Minth Group is a global leader in automotive trim and structural components, and you can build your career in equipment maintenance and automation with a growing North American team.
- International development platform – Be part of a global automotive supplier with 78 plants worldwide and a regional North American headquarters in Wixom, Michigan.
- Dynamic and efficient team – Work with production, engineering and supply chain colleagues to keep automated lines running.
- All-round personal improvement – Grow your skills in automation, robotics, reliability engineering and root cause analysis.
- Diversified working atmosphere – A multicultural, multinational workplace where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
- Competitive compensation package – Competitive pay and benefits for a full-time, stable manufacturing career.
Minth North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 and over), disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Minth provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in the application process and in performing the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.