Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a Maintenance Engineer.

Toyota is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for providing technical support to maximize equipment uptime, troubleshooting equipment failures while analyzing performance, and helping to improve the reliability of our assets.

• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules and strategies to identify potential faults before they cause equipment failure.
• Systems optimization
  • Analyze equipment performance data to suggest and implement improvements for increased reliability and efficiency.
• Critical spare parts
  • Identify critical spare parts for existing and new equipment.
  • Identify obsolete spare parts and build plans for alternative spare parts or equipment retrofit.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving system components, including:
• Extensive ability to troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment using multi‑meter, hand tools, and computer software.
• Understanding of complex PLC instructions and function block usage, able to troubleshoot and make changes as needed (experience with Omron CJ/NJ PLC’s preferred).
• Working knowledge of HMI programming (Omron NS/NA preferred).
• Working knowledge of field buses including Device Net, RS232, Ethercat, and Ethernet IP.
• Working knowledge of complex electrical controls and circuit analysis.
• Ability to read schematics (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic).
• Document changes to schematics/update in Autocad.
• Working knowledge of safety controls including light curtains and safety scanners. Able to connect and troubleshoot safety PLC/devices and repair/replace as needed.
• Working knowledge of complex industrial automation systems and equipment, including CNC Machining Centers (Mazak and Okuma controls preferred).
• Working knowledge of variable frequency drives.
• Basic knowledge of servo motion control.
• Complex mechanical skills to repair equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
• Basic knowledge of robotic applications with PLC integration (Motoman robotics experience preferred).
• CMMS system admin, continual updating of PM’s and system software.
• Schedule system upgrades and research solutions for improvement.
• Repairing and maintaining MIG welding equipment, using knowledge and understanding of basic welding fundamentals, including:
• Shielding gas types and ratios.
• Circuit continuity confirmation.
• Calibration of voltage, wire feed rate, and gas flow.
• Understanding of weld fume health impact.
• Work unscheduled overtime to complete assigned jobs to ensure meeting of production goals.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Understanding of safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written).
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Continual learning.
• Interpersonal skills/respect for people.
• Team player - willingness to share knowledge.
• Resourcefulness/initiative.
• Customer-focused.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 8 years previous maintenance experience preferred.
• 2 year technical degree in Industrial maintenance preferred.

• This is an in‑person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment.

Salary – $84,000 – $130,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation:
This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location.

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no‑cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands:
Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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