Maintenance Mechanical Engineer (Bihler)

About Eaton

What you'll do

• Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for mechanical systems to support reliability and production continuity.
• Analyze downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and mechanical failure modes; implement actions to improve machine availability.
• Lead RCA, A3, and 5 Why analysis for failures in cam-controlled systems, injection molding equipment, and automated production lines.
• Optimize maintenance plans, inspections, lubrication, wear-part replacement, and overhaul intervals.
• Own mechanical performance of cam-controlled forming and assembly machines and plastic injection molding systems.
• Collaborate with production, toolmaking, and engineering teams on machine stability, cycle times, and process performance.
• Use condition data, wear analysis, and failure trends to deploy predictive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support commissioning and industrialization; improve equipment robustness, maintainability, lifetime, and process stability.
• Standardize maintenance practices and documentation; guide technicians on complex troubleshooting.
• Work with toolmakers, engineers, and OEMs to resolve issues, implement improvements, and support upgrades.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, preferably, automation engineering, mechatronics, or a similar qualification.
• 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.
• Collaborative projects, internal promotion opportunities, and ongoing learning and development through Eaton University.
• Eaton emphasizes reliability, safety, efficiency, sustainability, and employee wellbeing.