Engineer / Sr. Engineer – Electrical Maintenance

Job Description

Position Title:
Engineer / Senior Engineer – Electrical Maintenance

Department / Stream:
Machine Maintenance

Location:
Pillaipakkam, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India
About the Company

We are a leading provider of hardware solutions with over 30 years of global presence and a reputed customer base.

As part of our expansion strategy, we are establishing a new manufacturing facility near Chennai for door closers and locks.
Our products comply with European and American standards and cater predominantly to the door and hardware industry.

We manufacture products for OEMs based on customer designs and also develop products under our Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) model.
Our clientele includes leading national and international brands.
Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Engineer / Senior Engineer – Electrical Maintenance to manage machine maintenance and support projects within our manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in electrical systems, machine erection & commissioning, breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, condition-based maintenance (CBM), and time-based maintenance (TBM).
The role requires strong technical knowledge combined with team management and continuous improvement capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day electrical maintenance of machines
Plan and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) for all equipment
Plan and execute Predictive Maintenance activities for critical machines
Ensure effective spare parts planning and inventory control
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine uptime
Improve MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and reduce MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
Implement Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Design, modify, and implement PLC logic and HMI programs
Handle calibration and reset maintenance activities for CNC machines
Plan and execute machine erection, commissioning, and project activities
Maintain ISO & TS16949 documentation compliance
Implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices
Lead Kaizen activities and Quality Circle initiatives
Oversee maintenance of paint shop equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasonic washing machines
Lead and manage maintenance team effectively
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
3 – 12 years of relevant experience in Electrical Maintenance and Projects within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics systems
Experience in PLC programming and HMI modifications
Knowledge of CNC machine calibration
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong team management and leadership skills
Preferred Skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with focus and precision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exposure to structured maintenance systems and documentation practices