Sanmina · 1 month ago
Equipment Engineering Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
8+ years expSanmina is a leading manufacturing company specializing in energy systems. The Equipment Engineering Manager is responsible for the reliability and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, focusing on complex MV/HV machinery while leading a maintenance team to minimize downtime and ensure production efficiency.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and develop a team of equipment engineering and maintenance technicians (electrical, mechanical, and facilities) to drive proactive preventive maintenance but also ensure rapid response and high-quality repairs as needed
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
Utilize a Monitoring and Maintenance 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)
Possess or rapidly develop specialized knowledge to oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems, including high-voltage testing bays, transformer winding machinery, and automated controls (PLCs, SCADA)
Collaborate with Engineering and Finance on long-term capital expenditure planning for equipment upgrades, replacements, and new machinery installations to support manufacturing growth
Manage Supplier relationships, contracts, and service agreements for specialized maintenance, parts sourcing, and technical support
Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, continuously seeking opportunities to reduce maintenance costs without sacrificing equipment reliability or safety
Ensure all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment operations adhere strictly to all 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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance management
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 understand the workings of all equipment in the factory is essential
Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and Lean maintenance principles
Excellent root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving skills for complex equipment failures
This is a full-time on-site function
Applicants must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Technical degree combined with extensive maintenance management experience
Specific experience with the maintenance and troubleshooting of Medium/High Voltage power equipment and controls
Relevant certifications (e.g., CMRP, Reliability Engineering)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards
Participation in a discretionary bonus program
Company
Sanmina
Sanmina creates, manufactures, and repairs some of the most complex and innovative optical, electronic, and mechanical products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jon Faust
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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