UNION · 1 day ago
Maintenance Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$62K/yr - $91K/yr
5+ years expUnion Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. The Maintenance Support Engineer will lead data-driven troubleshooting and ensure the reliability of heavy industrial equipment in a forging factory environment while providing hands-on training to maintenance technicians.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Provide Level 2 technical support for operators and maintenance teams, including reactive maintenance during breakdowns to prioritize quick resolutions and minimize production disruptions
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and coordinate disassembly, repair, reassembly, and testing during overhaul projects
Develop and execute maintenance schedules for robotic and forging equipment, including condition-based maintenance programs using predictive analytics, vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis
Monitor system health using IoT/SCADA dashboards and predictive analytics to prevent failures and extend equipment lifespan
Analyze equipment data to recommend upgrades, modifications, or replacements that improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduce costs, and align with forging industry best practices
Collaborate with process engineers to improve uptime, throughput, and quality in forging operations
Recommend upgrades, retrofits, and software patches for robotics and control systems
Participate in continuous improvement efforts, such as total productive maintenance (TPM) and lean manufacturing initiatives, to optimize equipment performance
Maintain detailed logs of incidents, resolutions, system changes, and updates to computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for compliance and future reference
Train and mentor operators and maintenance technicians on safe and efficient use of robotic systems, proper service procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and overhaul methods
Work closely with robotics engineers, forging specialists, process engineers, quality assurance, suppliers, and IT/OT teams to resolve equipment-related problems and drive process improvements
Support integration of new automation technologies into existing workflows
Provide periodic online or in-person support during off-shifts, nights, and weekends as needed to address urgent issues and maintain operational continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CMRP, PE) are a plus
5+ years in technical support, sustaining engineering, robotics, or advanced manufacturing roles, preferably in a forging factory or heavy industrial environment
Hands-on experience with industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa), CNC/PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy equipment like forging presses
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, including PLC programming, HMI systems, and industrial networking
Familiarity with forging processes, metallurgy basics, high-temperature environments, CMMS software, ERP systems, and tools like SolidWorks for design and documentation
Excellent communication, teamwork, and training abilities for mentoring technicians and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., IOSH, lockout/tagout) and regulatory compliance in manufacturing
Company
UNION
For nearly a century, our National Security industrial base has been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and widespread sophistication.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase