Maintenance Engineer
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Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Maintenance Engineer
Job Summary:Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Maintenance Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do:We are seeking a skilled and proactive plant Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and optimal performance of our manufacturing equipment and facilities within our manufacturing plant.
Responsibilities:Prioritize safety above all to protect our team members, partners, and customers.Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure the continuous operation of the plant manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facilities.Conduct preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the different systems design requirements and provide insights on maintenance considerations for new equipment installations.Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic assessments of equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions.Oversee the coordination and execution of equipment repairs, replacements, and upgrades.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including schedules, work orders, and equipment history.Prepare, review, support projects request for proposal activities, Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers for maintenance-related services and spare parts procurement.Develop standard maintenance procedures and spare parts management for our manufacturing plant.Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures related to equipment maintenance.
What You Will Need:Basics:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on automotive manufacturing processes.Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.Experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and address equipment malfunctions based on lean manufacturing methodologies.Familiarity with maintenance management software and documentation.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and reliability in maintenance activities.Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.Preferred:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
How You Will Be Successful:Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.comReady to go? #ONLYFORWARD At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
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