Lead Maintenance-gearbox or engine assembly shop

Lead Maintenance

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard control architectures for all assembly equipment (

  PLC, HMI, sensors, safety interlocks

  , etc.).
• Define control logic and

  safety interlock standards

  for machines and workstations.
• Work with vendors and OEMs to retrofit or upgrade legacy systems to standardized platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Ensure

  cybersecurity and version control

  for PLC programs and HMI configurations.
• Implement

  IoT-enabled condition monitoring, predictive maintenance

  , and machine data acquisition.
• Collaborate with digital transformation teams to deploy smart sensors and networked devices.
• Integrate machine-level data with

  MES/SCADA systems

  for real-time performance monitoring.
• Lead

  preventive and predictive maintenance activities

  for assembly line equipment (DC tools, conveyors, testers, leak detection systems, etc.).
• Minimize downtime by implementing robust

  root cause analysis (RCA)

  and corrective actions.
• Maintain spares inventory and coordinate with procurement for critical items.
• Develop and manage

  annual maintenance budgets and KPIs

  (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with

  EHS standards

  and statutory regulations for electrical and control systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives like

  TPM, 5S, and Lean Maintenance

  .

Skills Required

• Exposure to

  electric vehicle drivetrains

  or conventional

  gearbox manufacturing

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servo systems

  , and industrial networking protocols.
• Good understanding of

  gearbox architecture and assembly practices

  .
• Experience with

  IoT implementations

  and predictive maintenance systems.
• Exposure to

  electric vehicle (EV) component assembly

  or automated torque & traceability systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good coordination skills.