Maintenance Engineer TCS

Maintenance Engineer - TCS Plant

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Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Lear is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its second plant and first Greenfield manufacturing facility in Bizerte, Tunisia, part of our Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) division. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in Lear’s growth and ongoing commitment to innovation. We are seeking dynamic, forward-thinking talents to take on the challenge of launching and shaping this new plant from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence, build high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact within a global organization.

The Bizerte plant will be at the forefront of thermal comfort innovation, producing advanced technologies that enhance vehicle performance, sustainability, and passenger comfort.

Join Lear on this journey — where leadership meets innovation, and every drive is made better.

Position overview:

Our future Maintenance Engineer will ensures machinery, equipment, and facilities operate smoothly and efficiently by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing issues, and overseeing all maintenance activities. Key responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, executing repairs, maintaining detailed maintenance records, and implementing strategies to improve equipment reliability and safety in industries like manufacturing, energy, and healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine, scheduled, and preventive maintenance on machinery, electrical systems, and other equipment.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, respond to breakdowns, and repair or replace worn parts to minimize downtime.
• Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement maintenance strategies and protocols to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Safety Compliance: Follow strict health and safety standards during all maintenance operations.
• Coordination: Collaborate with technicians, contractors, and engineers to ensure smooth operations.

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Technical university degree.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for team coordination and documentation.
• Commitment to safety protocols.
• Proficiency in English and French, spoken and written.

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

Work Location :

Menzel Bourguiba, TCS Plant

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Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.