Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of "Time to Innovate" by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it's needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary:

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer – Machine Reliability to improve the reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance of advanced manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on identifying equipment reliability issues before failures occur, analyzing root causes, and developing engineering solutions that improve machine uptime and lifecycle performance.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve the reliability of manufacturing equipment through engineering analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate equipment failures, recurring issues, and machine performance trends to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Work closely with maintenance mechanics, electrical engineers, controls engineers, and production teams to diagnose machine issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Interpret machine symptoms, alarms, and operating conditions to predict potential failures before they impact production.
• Evaluate components that experience premature wear or failure and recommend more robust designs, alternative components, or optimized replacement intervals.
• Develop engineering drawings, mechanical modifications, and documentation to support equipment improvements and reliability projects.
• Create and maintain equipment documentation, including mechanical drawings, bills of materials, maintenance procedures, and reliability standards.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies by improving equipment lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with equipment OEMs and suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement upgrades.
• Participate in capital improvement and machine modification projects focused on increasing equipment availability and reducing maintenance costs.
• Ensure all engineering changes comply with plant safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent or 8 years minimum combined post-high school education and experience within a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience machine design, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearing, shafts, and industrial automation equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting complex industrial machinery using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings (2D and 3D CAD experience preferred).

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.