E-Space
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MachineMaintenanceEngineer/Manager
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“Machine Maintenance Engineer / Manager at E-Space. Skills: Equipment maintenance, Reliability engineering, Maintenance leadership, CMMS platforms. Lead day-to-day maintenance operations. Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure reliable operation of production equipment, utilities, and facilities; Support production targets through safe and efficient equipment performance; Improve overall equipment effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot mechanical; Troubleshoot electrical; Troubleshoot pneumatic; Troubleshoot hydraulic; Troubleshoot PLC; Troubleshoot process equipment; Root cause analysis
Extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, or maintenance leadership in manufacturing, knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems, Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, Fiix, MP2, or similar, Experience managing maintenance teams and coordinating contractors, Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings, Experience working under production pressure with prioritization and decision-making skills, Knowledge of TPM, RCM, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methods
Nice to Have
Experience in PV, semiconductor, electronics, battery, or cleanroom manufacturing, Hands-on experience with vacuum systems, sputtering tools, wet process benches, lasers, robotics, conveyors, or automated equipment, Experience with PLC troubleshooting, especially Siemens systems, Certification such as CMRP, CRL, PMP, or similar, Experience reducing spare parts cost while improving service levels, Background leading maintenance during startup, scale-up, or rapid growth environments
What You'll Do.
Lead day-to-day maintenance operations
Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs
Implement and improve predictive maintenance tools
Drive equipment uptime
Manage maintenance technicians
and external service providers
Coordinate scheduled maintenance activities
Work directly with OEMs and suppliers
Maintain and improve CMMS systems
Analyze maintenance data
Support capital projects
Troubleshoot mechanical
and process equipment issues
Develop spare parts strategies
Create and maintain maintenance SOPs
Support cleanroom or controlled-environment equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with production, engineering, quality, EHS, and controls teams
Process & Methodology
Support capital projects, equipment installation, commissioning, line expansions
Full Job Description
## Description Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. The Machine Maintenance Engineer / Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and optimizing maintenance systems to ensure reliable operation of production equipment, utilities, and facilities in a thin-film photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing environment. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, uptime improvement, team leadership, OEM coordination, and continuous improvement, supporting production targets through safe and efficient equipment performance. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on maintenance experience with structured management capability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. ## What you'll be doing Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility support systems. Develop and execute preventive maintenance (PM) programs based on OEM recommendations, operating history, criticality, and risk assessments. Implement and improve predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and condition monitoring where applicable. Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and rapid recovery from breakdowns to support production goals. Manage maintenance technicians, contractors, and external service providers. Coordinate sche
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