The Sr. Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving Body in White (BIW) automated manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This role supports equipment uptime through preventive and corrective maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong expertise in automotive OEM equipment, PLCs, electrical systems, pneumatics, robotics, and BIW automation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of automated manufacturing systems, including robots, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and Body in White (BIW) process equipment.
- Serve as the technical escalation point for complex automation, controls, robotics, and system integration issues.
- Perform hands-on diagnostics, maintenance, and technical support for PLC-based control systems.
- Troubleshoot PLC hardware and software, including fault analysis and system recovery.
- Perform PLC programming, logic modifications, backups, and online monitoring.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain VFDs and motor control systems.
- Diagnose and resolve communication faults between PLCs, robots, weld controllers, drives, HMIs, safety devices, and field I/O.
- Establish, schedule, execute, and document preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
- Train and coach team members in automation systems, PLC troubleshooting, robotics interfaces, and best maintenance practices.
- Enforce and model strict compliance with safety rules and regulations, including LOTO and electrical safety standards.
Requirements
- Associate degree related to the automotive industry field.
- 3+ years of experience in BIW, maintenance department, or related role.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Familiarity with BIW processes and components is a plus.
- Basic Microsoft Office knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Note there is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and must be able to wear fall hazard PPE and enter confined spaces with the appropriate training.
Location
King Abdullah Economic City, 02
