ZEISS

Maintenance Engineer

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerZEISS
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Jun 2026

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.

Further information at ZEISS India.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Execution

Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Ensure maximum availability and reliability of machinery and equipment.
Analyze equipment breakdowns using Quality tools and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Prioritizing the breakdowns and accordingly attending the same.
Improve overall performance of the machines.
Sound knowledge on TPM implementation and drive the TPM culture in the organization.
Able to plan and delegate the responsibilities to technicians at times and ensure results are delivered.
Review the spare parts inventory and ensure critical spare parts are defined and inventory is maintained.
PLC programming added advantage
Develop the trouble shooting catalogue for each of the production machines.
Drive the continual improvements for the department, also drive compete projects.
Optimization of layout for improved efficiency, cycle time of machines, using LEAN concepts.
Develop skill matrix, identify the skill gaps for team and ensure required trainings are provided.

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Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
Lead troubleshooting activities during equipment breakdowns.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) and failure analysis.
Ensure quick restoration of equipment to minimize downtime.
Assist in installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment.
Always meet the department KPI’s like MTTR, MTBF and PM adherence.

Team Supervision

Supervise maintenance technicians and junior engineers.
Allocate maintenance tasks and monitor work completion.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to maintenance staff.
Ensure adherence to maintenance procedures and best practices.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company standards.
Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
Ensure LOTO, safety standards including the PPE’s are followed by team.
Maintain proper maintenance documentation and reports.
Ensure compliance with statutory and environmental regulations.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

Monitor spare parts consumption and inventory levels.
Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of spare parts and consumables.
Evaluate vendors and maintenance service providers.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
Support TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommend equipment upgrades and process improvements.
Participate in energy-saving and reliability improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in, Electrical &Electtonics Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Minimum 5–8 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process industries.
Experience in handling maintenance planning and troubleshooting activities.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of industrial machinery and maintenance systems.
Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
Understanding of CNC Machine,PLCs, automation systems, and utility equipment.
PLC Program and troubleshooting(Simens, Delta,ABB, BECOFF).
Hands of experience MES(Manufacturing Execution System )
Good analytical and problem-solving skills Why Why analysis,Fishbone diagram, DIMAIC
Leadership and team coordination abilities.
Familiarity with CMMS software Like SAP, Other local CMMS system, Power App.
Knowledge of safety and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or Reliability Engineering.
Certification in maintenance or safety management.
Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance systems.
Good experience in SOP, SWI, ISO documents.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Equipment uptime and availability.
Breakdown reduction and response time.
Preventive maintenance compliance.
Maintenance cost optimization.
Safety performance and compliance.
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

Working Conditions

May require shift work and emergency breakdown support.
Work environment may include manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, or utilities.

Working Conditions.

Experience in Power BI, Advance Excell, Power Point Preparation.
CAD 2D.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of local language.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jayashree V

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