Job Summary
The Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d) plays a critical role in ensuring that production and utility systems are operated safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position is responsible for developing and implementing asset criticality and reliability strategies, optimizing maintenance plans, and leading root cause analyses to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment availability.
The Maintenance Engineer analyzes equipment performance data, drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and works closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering to ensure compliant, high-performing, and reliable production systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance costs
2. Lead the execution of site-wide asset criticality assessments and evaluate the criticality of preventive maintenance (PM) activities and spare parts
3. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action initiatives for recurring equipment issues
4. Analyze maintenance data (MTBF, MTTR) using SAP PM to identify trends and develop, implement, and present data-driven improvement plans
5. Develop predictive maintenance (PdM) programs using methods such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing
6. Support calibration, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment
7. Promote Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in critical work areas and drive a culture of continuous improvement and maintenance excellence
Education
8. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical field
9. Additional training or certification in Six Sigma or Maintenance Management preferred
Work Experience
10. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Maintenance, Reliability, or Engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment (preferably pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
11. Experience implementing equipment reliability programs (RCM, TPM, PdM)
12. Strong proficiency in SAP
13. Knowledge of statistical analysis methods (e.g., Minitab)
14. Familiarity with regulatory standards such as GMP, ISO, and safety requirements
15. Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
16. Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
17. Strong project management and communication skills
18. Passion for continuous improvement and results orientation in manufacturing environments
19. Commitment to safety, quality, and maintenance excellence
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening. #LI-KS1 #LI-Onsite