Goken
Engineering and technology services for OEMs
Maintenance Engineer - Machine Reliability
About the job
- A BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering, or at least 8 years of combined post-high-school education and experience within a manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience with machine design, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearing, shafts, and industrial automation equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting complex industrial machinery using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
- Ability to read and create mechanical drawings.
- Monitor and improve the reliability of manufacturing equipment through engineering analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Investigate equipment failures, recurring issues, and machine performance trends to identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Work with maintenance mechanics, electrical engineers, controls engineers, and production teams to diagnose machine issues and implement permanent solutions.
- Interpret machine symptoms, alarms, and operating conditions to predict potential failures before they impact production.
- Evaluate components that experience premature wear or failure and recommend more robust designs, alternative components, or optimized replacement intervals.
- Develop engineering drawings, mechanical modifications, and documentation to support equipment improvements and reliability projects.
- Create and maintain equipment documentation, including mechanical drawings, bills of materials, maintenance procedures, and reliability standards.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies by improving equipment lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with equipment original equipment manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement upgrades.
- Participate in capital improvement and machine modification projects focused on increasing equipment availability and reducing maintenance costs.
- Ensure all engineering changes comply with plant safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
- 2D and 3D computer-aided design experience.
About the company
Goken America provides engineering and technology services to automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It accelerates product development from concept to production through embedded systems and electromechanical engineering, CAE validation and simulation, CAD automation, cost engineering, and engineering staffing. Its offerings cover concept engineering, CAD design, prototyping, production launch, ADAS, EV and battery systems, SDV software-defined vehicles, and supporting aerospace and industrial programs. The company works with globally distributed teams (US, Japan, India) to deliver integrated engineering and operational solutions, enabling faster time-to-market, improved product quality, and scalable, repeatable outcomes for clients. Its goal is to help clients solve complex engineering challenges by combining technical execution with cross-cultural collaboration and scalable delivery models across a global capability footprint.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dublin, California
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Goken updated its validation services in 2026, signaling active alignment with SDV programs.
- The Pune technical center expansion gives Goken lower-cost execution capacity and global delivery coverage.
- Recent postings show hiring across battery prototyping, CAE, and Japanese interpretation, indicating active project flow.
What critics are saying
- OpenPR's 2025 SDV announcement is third-party marketing, not proof of signed enterprise demand.
- Indeed reviews cite poor job security, micromanagement, and limited growth, hurting retention.
- If OEM validation spend shifts to in-house teams, Goken's services model loses pricing power.
What makes Goken unique
- Goken specializes in automotive validation for software-defined vehicles, including cybersecurity and OTA testing.
- Its Pune center and Ohio headquarters support hybrid delivery across OEMs, Tier-1s, and Japan.
- Goken combines CAE simulation, embedded software, and validation under one engineering-services umbrella.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Professional Development Budget