Electonic Engineer—Saltillo

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operation and upkeep of technical equipment on the production floor. This role is hands-on and requires strong technical skills to work directly with machinery, resolve issues, and improve equipment performance through preventive maintenance systems.

Key Responsibilities:

· The ideal candidate must be hands-on, not limited to administrative tasks, but fully capable of directly applying technical knowledge on the production floor. This includes:

o Design, build, and maintain systems that combine mechanical and electrical components for equipment and facilities

o Integrate sensors, actuators, and electrical systems to work together smoothly.

o Build electrical control panels and program PLCs.

o Wiring and connecting electronic modules (e.g., lasers, sensors).

o Perform electrical tasks with proper knowledge of polarity, voltage, and electronic components.

o Troubleshoot and repair machinery directly on the production line.

o Document all technical work, including designs, tests, and modifications.

o Train and mentor technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices.

o Ensure machines run safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

o Plan and carry out preventive maintenance routines.

o Track and reduce downtime on critical equipment.

o Manage spare parts and optimize their use.

o Handle machine modifications, layout changes, tool making or purchasing, and process improvements.

o Oversee the setup and evaluation of new machinery before production use.

o Improve machine reliability and lifespan.

o Maintain a safe work environment and follow company values.

o Solve technical problems and document them for future reference.

o Develop solutions to extend machine life and improve performance.

Key Requirements:

· Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

· Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) or similar platforms.

· Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong communication and personal leadership skills.

· Proven ability to solve problems using structured analysis.

· Willingness to work flexible hours based on business needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electromechanics or Mechatronics or related field.

· A minimum of 3 years of related work experience in maintenance department.

· Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated experience in using data for root-cause analysis and process improvement.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Computer skills with a high comfortable level and utilization to accomplish tasks.

· English conversational level.