Maintenance & Automation Engineer

MAINTENANCE & AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Elkhart, IN

• Troubleshoot & repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, & control systems across the plant
• Program, edit, & troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley) & support robotics/automation cells
• Improve & standardize maintenance processes, PM programs, & equipment reliability
• Lead & execute capital upgrades, automation improvements, & technical projects, including vendor coordination
• Analyze equipment performance & production data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support mold maintenance, tool changes, & sensor calibrations as needed
• Champion a safety-first culture through hazard identification, LOTO compliance, & training
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and leadership to set priorities & drive results
• Identify & work with management to prioritize & lead continuous improvement projects related to equipment maintenance/reliability/TPM, process improvement/optimization and procedure improvement opportunities
• Lead continuous improvement & project execution in a project & team leadership capacity
• The person who can fix it today, & also design how we’ll prevent it tomorrow

• Bachelor’s degree:
  Engineering, Automation, Electromechanical Technology or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, automation, or controls roles
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming & troubleshooting
• Ability to read & interpret ladder logic, electrical schematics, blueprints, & technical drawings
• Hands‑on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, & industrial equipment
• Self‑starter mindset - ability to assess the situation, set priorities, lead work, deliver results
• Project management experience or the ability to manage timelines, vendors, & budgets

• Allen‑Bradley experience a plus
• Robotics/automation cell support
• CAD experience
• PLC or industrial maintenance certifications

• Ability to work in non‑climate‑controlled production environments with moderate noise levels
• Prolonged standing/walking/stairs (>90% of shift) and ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must wear PPE in designated areas
• Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.