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Maintenance Engineer (New Graduate Friendly)
Role Overview
The Maintenance Engineer supports the reliability, performance, and safety of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role is well‑suited for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate who is mechanically inclined, enjoys hands‑on problem solving, and is eager to learn how equipment works in an industrial environment.
You will work closely with experienced maintenance technicians, engineers, and operators to troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and help improve equipment reliability and uptime. This position offers strong mentorship, on‑the‑job learning, and exposure to industrial systems, controls, and continuous improvement practices.
What You’ll Do
(you are not expected to know everything on day one)
- Perform regular inspections of machinery and equipment to identify potential issues early
- Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment problems and help restore equipment to normal operation
- Assist in selecting tools, methods, and best practices used by maintenance teams
- Help develop and update preventive maintenance procedures and schedules
- Create and maintain clear maintenance records, including repairs and upgrades
- Support training efforts for technicians and operators on equipment use and maintenance
- Work with reliability and project engineers to investigate equipment failures and identify long‑term solutions
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
- Support safety initiatives and ensure maintenance work follows safety guidelines and standard procedures
- Assist with tracking maintenance metrics (KPIs) related to uptime, reliability, and performance
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors under guidance from senior engineers
- Support plant health reviews and improvement initiatives
- Participate in equipment upgrades and capital projects, such as:
- Safety equipment
- HVAC systems
- Air compressors
- Utilities and facility infrastructure
- Follow Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure safe and well‑documented equipment changes
This role combines office-based engineering work with hands-on time on the plant floor, offering a great learning environment for early‑career engineers.
Work Environment
- Fast‑paced manufacturing environment with exposure to a wide range of equipment and systems
- Majority of time spent in the plant supporting maintenance operations
- Regular use of computer tools, maintenance systems, and engineering software
- Frequent collaboration with technicians, operators, and engineering teams
What You’ll Be Accountable For
- Supporting maintenance teams as a technical problem‑solver
- Learning to troubleshoot equipment issues and helping implement durable solutions
- Using data and observations to recommend short‑ and long‑term improvements
- Continuously building your technical skills and plant knowledge
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering/science field)
- Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through:
- School projects or labs
- Internships or co‑ops
- Senior design projects
- Personal or home mechanical projects
- Strong desire to learn industrial equipment, systems, and maintenance practices
Preferred (but not required):
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (internships count!)
- Exposure to any of the following through coursework or projects:
- Basic mechanical and electrical systems
- PLCs, automation, or industrial controls
- Preventive maintenance concepts
Knowledge Areas You’ll Grow Into
- Mechanical fundamentals (energy, forces, mass balance, heat transfer)
- Equipment and process understanding (pumps, motors, valves, compressors, etc.)
- Reading P&IDs, schematics, and equipment documentation
- Continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN, Six Sigma)
- Reliability and maintenance best practices
Why This Role Is Great for New Grads
- Hands‑on engineering experience in a real production environment
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and technicians
- Exposure to a wide variety of equipment and technologies
- Strong foundation for careers in maintenance engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or operations