Maintenance Planner​/Scheduler

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to support maintenance operations by coordinating preventative maintenance, managing spare parts inventory, and improving equipment reliability. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance activities while partnering with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule preventative maintenance (PM) activities in collaboration with production, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering teams
• Order parts, request quotes, and coordinate external contractors to support maintenance repairs and projects
• Conduct root cause problem solving (RCPS) on equipment and preventive maintenance programs to reduce reactive maintenance and improve reliability
• Develop and document standardized maintenance procedures and best work sequences in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams
• Manage and maintain maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo), including asset setup, PM creation, and system updates
• Analyze maintenance data and KPIs to drive improvements in preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, and parts availability
• Support troubleshooting during critical equipment breakdowns and assist in identifying preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, including ordering, receiving, auditing, and ensuring proper storage and organization
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support new equipment implementation, including spare parts planning, PM development, and compliance with standards
• Promote a safety‑first culture, support 5S initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance operations

• High school diploma or GED required (associate degree or technical training preferred)
• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or a related manufacturing/industrial role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and schedules
• Experience working with maintenance management or ERP systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, or similar)
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision‑making and process improvements

• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance planning systems
• Familiarity with root cause problem solving (RCPS) and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of spare parts inventory management and procurement processes
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects or new equipment implementation

• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and shifts
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and respond effectively to changing priorities
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and accountability

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off‑ and on‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district‑energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933.

Danfoss is family‑owned, employing more than 39,360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.