Equipment Engineering Manager

This critical role is responsible for the overall reliability, uptime, and maintenance of all complex manufacturing and facility equipment, with a specialized focus on Medium and High Voltage (MV/HV) production machinery (e.g., winding machines, vacuum pressure impregnation equipment, high-capacity cranes, and testing apparatus). The role reports to the Plant Manager and requires on-site presence in Houston, TX. Applicants must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident due to ITAR facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Team: Supervise, train, and develop a team of equipment engineering and maintenance technicians (electrical, mechanical, and facilities) to drive proactive preventive maintenance and ensure rapid response and high-quality repairs.
• Ensure full understanding of the function of all key equipment to base maintenance and control on detailed knowledge of equipment design and operation.
• Minimize Downtime: Develop, implement, and manage a best-in-class Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program for all critical MV/HV production equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Monitoring and Maintenance System Management: Utilize a system to schedule work orders, track equipment history, manage spare parts inventory, and analyze equipment performance metrics (e.g., OEE, Mean Time Between Failure - MTBF).
• High-Voltage Focus: Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems, including high-voltage testing bays, transformer winding machinery, and automated controls (PLCs, SCADA).
• Capital Planning: Collaborate with Engineering and Finance on long-term capital expenditure planning for equipment upgrades, replacements, and new machinery installations.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and service agreements for specialized maintenance, parts sourcing, and technical support.
• Cost Control: Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, seeking opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing equipment reliability or safety.
• HSE Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment operations adhere strictly to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and relevant MV/HV safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all equipment maintenance logs, inspections, certifications, and safety audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (preferred) or Electrical Engineering, or a technical degree combined with extensive maintenance management experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance management, with at least 3 years directly overseeing complex, heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems found in industrial production environments.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation to comprehend the workings of all factory equipment.
• Specific experience with the maintenance and troubleshooting of Medium/High Voltage power equipment and controls is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and Lean maintenance principles.
• Excellent root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving skills for complex equipment failures.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CMRP, Reliability Engineering) are a strong plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program, depending on the role

Pay

Annual salary range: $85,000 - $100,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined at the offer stage based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills.