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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in CNC machine maintenance, electrical/electronic systems, and industrial automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for independently handling preventive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring optimal machine uptime across a wide range of CNC and special-purpose machines. Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machines (HMC/VMC/VTC/HTC/LASER HARDENING/SPM). Troubleshoot and repair servo drives, motors, encoders, PLCs, HMIs, contactors, and CNC controllers (Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol, Toshiba, etc.). Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, CNC, and PLC drawings, including ladder logic. Replace and configure drives, cards, encoders, motors, PLCs, power supplies, etc. Conduct Why-Why analysis, Fishbone diagrams, and use statistical tools for root cause analysis. Monitor and improve MTBR, MTTR, and OEE metrics. Capture and analyze predictive maintenance data for critical machines. Coordinate with vendors for repair and refurbishment of CNC/PLC cards, drives, and PCBs. Support PLC and HMI programming and parameter setting for CNC systems. Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with maintenance standards and safety practices. Lead or support machine dismantling, reassembly, and alignment with precision.
Required Skills & Experience Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechatronics Engineering. 10 + years of hands-on experience in CNC machine maintenance. Strong knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol, OSP200. Proficient in interpreting and analyzing electrical and PLC schematics. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. Good communication skills for interacting with customers and suppliers.
Preferred Certifications Siemens/Fanuc CNC Maintenance Certification PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.) TPM/Lean Maintenance Training
Skill Descriptors Quality ManagementKnowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. Level Working KnowledgeUtilizes quality indicators relevant to own unit or function. Adheres to organizational quality management processes and practices. Applies key aspects of continuous improvement processes and evaluates impact on quality. Uses quality evaluation tools and techniques such as walkthroughs and inspections. Works with quality assurance methods, tools and techniques. Accuracy and Attention to DetailUnderstanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Extensive ExperienceEvaluates and makes contributions to best practices. Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. Productively balances speed and accuracy. Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms. Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals. Decision Making and Critical ThinkingKnowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Extensive ExperienceDifferentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions. Flexibility and AdaptabilityKnowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change. Level Extensive ExperienceCreates processes with provisions to accommodate change. Helps others adapt to changing environments and accept new situations. Recovers from disappointments and setbacks. Works effectively with unstructured teams, situations, or environments. Leverages prior experience as a help towards handling changing situations. Makes progress in an atmosphere of ambiguity and uncertainty. Manufacturing ProcessesKnowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process. Level Basic UnderstandingDescribes functional areas in a manufacturing facility. Describes the roles and responsibilities of manufacturing areas and staff. Identifies major phases and activities associated with a manufacturing cycle. Obtains and interprets high-level manufacturing flow and documentation. Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and PoliciesKnowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance. Level Working KnowledgeContributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures. Investigates the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval. Explains the rationale for procedures and standards in own area of responsibility. Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to one's own function. Provides feedback for improvement of procedures. Product TestingKnowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing. Level Working KnowledgeDocuments test process and results; prepares and analyzes defect-tracking reports. Summarizes features of a specific product-testing process and associated procedures. Tests components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions. Discusses and compares usability, safety and integration testing. Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools. Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences. Level Extensive ExperienceInvestigates a broad range of problems, determines causes, and finds resolutions. Recommends candidates for root cause analysis in spite of chaotic organizational conditions. Develops corrective action based on RCA results. Uses RCA techniques such as Re-enactment, Comparative Re-enactment, Re-construction. Guides others to recognize repeat situations even when they are distributed over time or happen to different people. Works with a variety of RCA approaches such as safety-based, production-based, process-based, failure-based, and systems-based. Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 8, 2025 - July 17, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Not ready to applyJoin our Talent Community.
