Maintenance & Automation Engineer

AV Hiring USA

Coldwater, MI 49036, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance & Automation Engineer
Location: Coldwater, MI, USA
Salary: $65,520-82,800
Position Type: Full Time (Permanent hire)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Summary

The Maintenance & Automation Engineer will join the team to support the reliability, optimization, and continuous improvement of our production systems, including Robotics, CNC machinery, and PLC-based automation.

Essential Duties

Perform diagnostics, corrective repairs, and functional testing on robotic cells, CNC machines, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Execute root cause analysis (RCA) on mechanical, electrical, and control system failures.
Implement improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime, throughput, and process stability.
Support and refine preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Provide technical coaching to operators and maintenance personnel on equipment function, troubleshooting, and safety.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve system issues, update documentation, and support process upgrades.

Qualifications

High school diploma + 2 years technical experience or associate degree in an engineering/technical field.
2-4 years experience in maintenance, automation, or industrial systems support.
Working knowledge of robotics integration, CNC machine operation, PLC troubleshooting/programming, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, industrial electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics, and control technologies.
Ability to read/interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance

Schedule: 6:30a - 3:00p

About Us: Engineering Recruitment Solutions (ERS) is a staffing agency that specializes in Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, Automotive, Tech & Engineering Sales. ERS and AV Hiring operate as two specialized recruiting firms under one umbrella, allowing us to provide deep expertise across both engineering and audio-visual talent.