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Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIronton, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering, systems engineering, or manufacturing engineering in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of reliability principles, including reliability-centered maintenance, failure mode and effects analysis, root cause failure analysis, and Weibull analysis, is required.
  • Experience designing or administering industrial systems, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition, and sensor networks, is required.
  • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management system platforms, including configuration, application programming interface usage, and workflow automation, is required; MaintainX is preferred.
  • Strong data analysis skills, including statistical methods, database querying, and dashboard development, are required.
  • Working knowledge of industrial networking, communication protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP, and information technology/operational technology convergence is required.
  • Familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and safety standards is required.
  • Systems thinking to understand interdependencies across equipment, data, and processes is required.
  • Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making are required.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software domains are required.
  • Effective communication across organizational levels, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing floor for extended periods is required.
  • Occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds is required.
  • Ability to use hands to handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms is required.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance programs for critical manufacturing equipment.
  • Conduct root cause failure analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Perform failure mode and effects analysis to identify and mitigate potential failure risks.
  • Analyze equipment performance data, including mean time between failures, mean time to repair, and overall equipment effectiveness, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators for equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
  • Design, implement, and maintain integrated manufacturing systems, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition, and machine controls.
  • Architect and optimize data acquisition systems connecting equipment sensors, controllers, and analytics platforms.
  • Develop and manage the MaintainX computerized maintenance management system environment, including system configuration, workflow automation, application programming interface integrations, and reporting architecture.
  • Lead Industrial Internet of Things initiatives to enable real-time equipment monitoring and condition-based alerting.
  • Integrate computerized maintenance management, manufacturing execution, and enterprise resource planning systems to ensure seamless data flow and operational visibility.
  • Evaluate, select, and deploy technologies and platforms that advance maintenance and reliability capabilities.
  • Manage industrial network infrastructure supporting equipment communication and data collection.
  • Design and optimize preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment criticality and failure data.
  • Implement and manage predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound.
  • Develop condition-based monitoring strategies using sensor data and analytics to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance.
  • Build automated alerting and escalation systems based on real-time equipment health data.
  • Refine preventive maintenance task lists, frequencies, and procedures based on reliability data and system feedback.
  • Partner with maintenance supervisors and technicians to improve work order planning and execution.
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics tools that provide actionable insights on asset health and maintenance performance.
  • Develop and maintain equipment bills of materials and critical spare parts inventory strategies.
  • Support capital project planning for equipment upgrades, replacements, and new installations.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for system architectures, integrations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and system performance and reduce downtime.
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation within maintenance operations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for maintenance technicians on reliability best practices and system usage.
  • Benchmark internal and external best practices to improve maintenance and systems performance.
  • Work on the manufacturing floor, with travel required at 10%–25%.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional or Certified Reliability Engineer certification.
  • INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional certification or equivalent.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration, thermography, and ultrasound.
  • Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, SQL, or VBA for data analysis and system automation.
  • Experience with Industrial Internet of Things platforms, edge computing, and cloud-based analytics.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience with CNC punch presses, laser cutting systems, and press brake equipment.
  • Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance and overall equipment effectiveness improvement strategies.
  • Project management experience.
  • MaintainX computerized maintenance management system experience.

About the Company

Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Vertiv builds power and cooling equipment that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running through outages and heavy computing loads. Its Liebert cooling systems manage the heat generated by servers, while its power products protect equipment and distribute electricity. The company sells equipment directly and through distributors, then earns additional revenue from installation, maintenance, spare parts, and services throughout the equipment life cycle. Its portfolio also includes racks and software for monitoring and managing IT equipment. Vertiv became a standalone company in 2016 and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westerville, OH
Founded
2016

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