Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

TRENDING

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Maintenance & Operations

• Oversee installation, repair, and maintenance of production and laboratory equipment

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime

• Conduct regular equipment inspections and identify potential issues before failures occur

• Maintain detailed equipment records, maintenance logs, and service history

• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components

Team Management

• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians and support staff

• Assign maintenance tasks and monitor progress and quality of work

• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to maintenance staff

• Conduct performance evaluations and coordinate professional development

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, ISO standards, and company policies

• Implement and monitor health and safety protocols for maintenance operations

• Conduct safety audits and investigations for maintenance-related incidents

• Maintain OSHA compliance and coordinate safety training programs

Planning & Documentation

• Prepare maintenance budgets and monitor expenditures

• Track maintenance KPIs and provide performance reports to Manager

• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades or replacements

• Document maintenance procedures and update maintenance manuals

Facility Management

• Oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems

• Ensure facility cleanliness and proper functioning of all building systems

• Coordinate with vendors and external service providers for specialized maintenance

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Expertise

In-depth knowledge of equipment, machinery, and maintenance procedures

Leadership & Team Management

Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop team members

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Creative approach to troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues

Safety Consciousness

Strong commitment to safety practices and regulatory compliance

Communication Skills

Clear and effective communication with team members and management

Time Management & Organization: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage schedules

Computer Proficiency

Proficiency Excel and MS Office

Preventive Maintenance Planning: Ability to develop and execute effective preventive maintenance strategies

Cost Management

Ability to manage budgets and minimize maintenance costs

Continuous Improvement

Commitment to identifying and implementing process improvements

Maintain availability of the equipment according to the KPIs defined and if necessary, propose equipment improvement or new equipment

Manage the spares stocks

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Experience

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in maintenance management or operations

Proven track record of managing maintenance teams and achieving KPIs

Experience in optical/laboratory equipment maintenance is an advantage

Experience with CMMS software and preventive maintenance planning

Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or other relevant quality and safety standards

Optical qualifications and experience an advantage

Digitally engaged

Good knowledge of machine repairing and their equipment’s.

Essential Skills Required

In-depth knowledge of machinery, equipment, and maintenance best practices

Advanced computer and MS Office skills

Proficiency in English (spoken and written) - minimum mid-level

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent interpersonal and team management skills

Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance operations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

ABOUT US

HOYA Group: Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text-to-speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.

HOYA Vision Care: As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient’s life. A steadfast partner to Eye Care Professionals around the world, it stands at the forefront of optical excellence. With a global presence, consisting of 43 laboratories and a growing team of 20,000 employees, HOYA Vision Care delivers innovative lenses and other vision care solutions to millions of people in 110 countries.

We focus on a better tomorrow, today. You can become part of our story. HOYA Vision Care is the place where you can act according to your strengths and evolve according to your aspirations. It’s a place where you can shape the way you work, guided by our CLEAR Values, and empowered by generations of expertise. You can get involved in our sustainability initiatives and choose to become a One Vision ambassador. You can give back the gift of sight to people all over the world by deciding to work with us.

We welcome people who challenge us to become better, who share our sense of purpose and who embrace growth so that our vision and mission align. We invite you to find out more, and together we can c