Maintenance Engineer at Cardinal Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure uptime and reliability of production equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Develop, implement, and optimize PM plans based on equipment criticality and performance data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ) in coordination with Engineering and Quality.
• Analyze downtime data and lead root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and DMAIC; implement corrective actions (CAPA).
• Manage and coordinate external vendors and contractors for maintenance activities and projects.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Maintain and update documentation: SOPs, work instructions and Maintenance logs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and equipment performance (OEE).
• Support spare parts strategy, inventory control, and critical parts identification.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians and support training as needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure operational continuity.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Results-driven mindset
• Attention to detail and accountability
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptability and continuous learning

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in maintenance engineering within manufacturing environments, preferably medical devices or regulated industries.
• Advanced English (written and verbal).
• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems (CMMS), equipment reliability, and performance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR).
• Knowledge of GMP, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (medical devices, pharma).
• Knowledge of PLCs and automation systems.
• Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification (preferable).
• Project management experience (preferable).
• Experience supporting equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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