Lead Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a day where uptime depends on your expertise

As our Lead Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician, you begin by reviewing CMMS data, trending chronic faults, and planning proactive work. Minutes later, you’re deep in a PLC program isolating an intermittent I/O issue; by midday, you’re running vibration analysis and infrared thermography to validate a corrective plan; by afternoon, you’re mentoring a junior tech through a precision alignment, then closing the loop with documentation and a cost-savings summary from a recent CI initiative.

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues; independently perform preventive and corrective maintenance to industry standards.
• Program, troubleshoot, and analyze sophisticated control systems (e.g., PLCs, drives, servo/motion) to resolve software, hardware, and configuration problems.
• Apply predictive technologies—infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar, and vibration analysis—to assess equipment health and drive proactive maintenance.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts, using CI tools to deliver process enhancements, measurable results, and cost reductions.
• Identify, source, and propose parts and repair items; recommend alternative components and engineered solutions to increase reliability.
• Set up and operate machining equipment (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools) to fabricate or repair parts; perform welding as needed.
• Research new methods, tools, and system innovations; propose adoption at our facilities and update technical documentation.
• Prepare inputs for cost analyses covering new equipment, repair/rebuild proposals, savings, and innovation projects.
• Maintain and analyze CMMS records, ensuring accurate histories and data-driven decisions.
• Provide technical content for sales quotations and perform T&M duties as required.
• Coach and train less experienced technicians; take on project management responsibilities when assigned.
• Commit to safety—follow all policies and technical instructions with strong situational awareness, identifying unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Uphold 5S and housekeeping standards consistently.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree with a technical focus plus 7 years of related industry experience; or 10 years of related industry experience.
• Proficiency with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations), precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.
• Broad understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems; able to analyze problems, develop alternatives, and execute repairs.
• Comfort using hand and specialized tools appropriately.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Six Sigma experience is a plus.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Machine Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Root Cause Analysis

Machines & technologies you’ll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors

This role regularly requires standing, walking, using hands/fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing/ascending/descending or balancing at heights that may require a ladder or lift, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling in confined spaces, and talking or hearing. Sitting occurs occasionally. You must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Close vision and color vision are regularly required. You may occasionally face outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory that is usually very loud, with possible exposure to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery floors.