Maintenance Engineer
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Job Title: Sr Maintenance Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time direct hire
Job Location: Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)
Description
We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician with a strong background in industrial automation, machine troubleshooting, and PLC control systems to support production-critical equipment. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technician with extensive experience in diagnosing and repairing issues on Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controllers, down to the board and component level.
Position Requirements
· Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC and other automated machinery with PLC-controlled systems.
· Diagnose and resolve faults in Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controller systems.
· Perform board-level diagnostics using multimeters, oscilloscopes, or other electronic test equipment.
· Interpret electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, and control system diagrams.
· Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring equipment failures.
· Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance activities on critical manufacturing equipment.
· Support production teams by minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability.
· Document repairs, adjustments, and modifications accurately in the CMMS system.
· Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and production teams.
· Knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and control diagrams
· Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
· Technical diploma or associate’s degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work overtime as required by the Company
· Recommend improved work methods and procedures, assist in training employees
· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
· Must adhere to all OSHA and EHS policies and all related procedures
· Perform related work as required
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
· To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic computer skills, MS Office program, and the ability to enter data in various software systems.
Desired Characteristics
· Strong communication skills
· Ability to analyze, rebuild, and repair NC machinery and other types of equipment’s
· Excellent customer service to co-workers, customers, and vendors
· Works collaboratively and respects all others
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
· Fanuc certified
· Siemens certified
· AS100
Training with Mori Seiki, Makino, Cincinnati Milacron, OKK, SNK, and Kuraki Machines.
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Experience:
CNC Machine: 7 years (Required)
PLC-controlled systems: 7 years (Required)
Allen Bradley: 7 years (Required)
industrial automation: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Fanuc certified (Required)
Siemens certified (Required)
Work Location: In person