Purpose of the Role
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for day‑to‑day mechanical and electrical maintenance across the Li‑ion battery prototype line and associated laboratory areas, including slurry preparation, electrode processing, stacking, sealing, formation, testing systems, utilities, and QC equipment. The role supports Equipment Engineer in troubleshooting, commissioning, upgrades, and documentation.
Key Responsibility Areas
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for all lab and prototype line equipment.
- Diagnose electrical issues across sensors, PLC IO, drives, wiring, and safety circuits.
- Resolve mechanical faults including alignment, lubrication, pneumatic/vacuum issues.
- Support urgent breakdown repairs ensuring minimal downtime.
- Ensure access to maintenance points meet internal standards for safety and accessibility.
- Support RCA with Equipment Engineer and Operations team
Electrical Responsibilities
- Maintain power panels, DBs, MCCs, relays, contactors, and grounding systems.
- Test circuits using multimeters, IR testers, and continuity tools.
- Verify safety circuits, interlocks, emergency stops.
Mechanical Responsibilities
- Inspect and maintain mechanical motion systems, bearings, rollers, frames.
- Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic components.
- Support adjustments during machine setup and calibration.
TPM & 5S Responsibilities
- Drive daily TPM practices to improve equipment reliability and reduce repetitive failures.
- Participate in autonomous maintenance with operators.
- Conduct 5S audits to maintain workplace organization and safety.
- Promote continuous improvement aligned with TPM pillars.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain PM records, breakdown logs, and service histories.
- Update equipment history sheets and maintenance reports.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work closely with Mixing, Electrode, Assembly, Formation, QC and Engineering teams.
- Partner with process engineers on improvement projects.
- Coordinate with vendors for specialized service or calibration.
Safety Protocols
- Follow LOTO procedures before electrical or mechanical work.
- Use appropriate PPE inside dry-room and hazardous areas.
- Handle tools, chemicals, and energized systems safely.
Knowledge Generic
- Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics.
-2–6 years experience in equipment maintenance in manufacturing or lab environments.
- Exposure to PLC-based equipment and automation preferred.
- Dry-room experience is an advantage.
- Strong troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to interpret schematics and technical manuals.
- Strong focus on RCA, TPM, safety, and continuous improvement.
