Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world Responsibilities: Ensure Peak Performance : Maintain equipment functionality to the highest standards, including preventive maintenance and managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, robotic equipment, and software programming. Install and Improve : Install, maintain, improve, and repair equipment, plant services, and building installations. Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Promote Safety : Adhere to safety protocols, local, site, and regional standards while troubleshooting and repairing equipment. Follow department procedures and standard work practices. Collaborate for Success : Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure equipment meets desired capabilities. Act as a liaison with Original Equipment Manufacturers and third-party vendors for parts and services. Optimize Downtime : Coordinate with business unit managers and engineers to schedule downtime for planned projects, preventive maintenance, and unplanned repairs. Troubleshoot and Solve : Respond to breakdowns by identifying root causes, suggesting solutions, and providing options to management. Focus on minimizing downtime. Proactive Protection : Identify and escalate any activities that could cause harm or damage to production. Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to management. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience Relevant certifications, system experience, and training Professional-Level English language skills preferred Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach. Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions. Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg FST GmbH