Equipment Availability 

• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and reliability practices to enhance the performance and lifespan of automation equipment. 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and documentation of preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules and protocols to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions. 

• Implement reliability-centered maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment reliability and efficiency. 

Team leadership 

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support.  

• Promote a culture of safety, ensuring that maintenance procedures adhere to safety best practices and company policies. 

• Enhance and maintain a training program with our 3rd party vendors 

• Coordinate with equipment vendors and service providers for repairs, parts procurement, training, and technical support. 

Reliability Centered Maintenance 

• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.  

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) of failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence or reduce severity. 

• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on components of the system to identify potential failure points and remediations.  

• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in reliability engineering. 

Records and Reporting 

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and reliability metrics. 

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including overall equipment effectives (OEE), technician utilization, and system availability to track reliability trends and performance metrics. 

• Prepare and present routine reports to senior management on equipment status, maintenance activities, and performance improvements. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Understand importance of equipment to business functions related to overall systems.  

• Seek opportunities for data based predictive maintenance 

• Collaborate with Senior and Principal Industrial, Material Handling and Software Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, as well as end users for system improvements.   

Required Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree : Engineering (Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical), Facilities management, or similar area of study. 

• At least 5 years of work experience in a maintenance or reliability role or related field.  

• At least 2 years of leadership experience 

• Certified CMRP or ASQ CRE (Preferred)  

• Strong knowledge of industrial automated systems, maintenance best practices, and control systems.