Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Maintenance Engineer, Hayward, California

Job

Large manufacturing company in Hayward CA is looking for a strong maintenance engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to help people grow and develop.

Must be strong mechanically and electrically (PLC troubleshooting, wiring motors, VFDs, etc.).

1st shift role; 5:00 AM start time.

Salary range: $80k-$115k.

• Execute and support all maintenance activities for plant physical assets including buildings, grounds, utilities, process equipment, and packaging systems to maximize asset life and equipment reliability.
• Provide technical and engineering support to maintenance technicians, including troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM/CMMS) system to create, assign, and track work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, labor hours, and parts usage.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify failure trends and recommend reliability and process improvements.
• Support capital and expense projects, including equipment upgrades, new installations, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, spare parts planning, and inventory optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, safety standards, and internal company policies.
• Collaborate closely with Plant Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to support equipment startups, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Minimum of 3 years of Maintenance Engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills with a focus on reliability engineering and preventive maintenance.
• Experience working with CMMS/EAM systems for maintenance planning and asset management.
• Analytical, innovative, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer; no current or future visa sponsorship required.