Maintenance Mechanical Engineer (Bihler)

Role overview

Maintenance and reliability

• Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity.
• Analyze downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and failure modes; implement corrective and preventive actions to improve availability.
• Lead RCA, A3, and 5 Why investigations into mechanical failures and eliminate recurring issues.
• Optimize inspection routines, lubrication strategies, wear-part replacement, and overhaul intervals.
• Use equipment condition data, wear analysis, and failure trends to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Improve machine lifetime, reduce breakdowns, and stabilize manufacturing processes.

Equipment and collaboration

• Own mechanical performance of cam-controlled forming and assembly machines and injection molding equipment.
• Collaborate with production, toolmaking, and engineering teams to improve machine stability, cycle-time consistency, and process performance.
• Support commissioning and industrialization to ensure equipment is robust, maintainable, and ready for serial production.
• Guide maintenance technicians in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues without taking over execution.
• Work with toolmakers, engineers, and OEMs on technical issues, improvements, and equipment upgrades.

Standards and documentation

• Standardize maintenance processes and documentation and ensure consistent application of technical guidelines.
• Define data-driven maintenance plans and standards for mechanical components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics, or a similar qualification; mechanical engineering is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation and metal stamping, bending, and welding industries.
• Knowledge of cam-controlled machines such as Bihler, Wafios, or Finzer; Bihler is preferred.
• Experience with CAD, SPS, and HMI systems; programming skills are advantageous.
• Quick comprehension, continuous learning, and willingness to work shifts.

What Eaton offers

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a collaborative team.
• Internal promotion opportunities and ongoing learning and development through Eaton University.
• Employee health, safety, and wellbeing support.

About Eaton