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Maintenance Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Co
medical insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Danville
1000 Lynch Road (Show on map)
Sep 25, 2026
Company

thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.


Your responsibilities

Salary range based on experience/education: $70,000 - $85,000 / annually

Shift: 2-2-3 rotation, 5a-5pm

The Maintenance Engineer reports to the Senior Controls Engineer and is responsible for hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to improve machine availability, reliability, and efficiency. The position systematically addresses equipment issues, performs corrective and preventive maintenance, and supports reliability improvement activities.

  • Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing production equipment (hands on), including corrective and preventive maintenance
  • Addressing and analyzing downtime occurrences and equipment failures
  • Planning and implementation of preventive and/or predictive maintenance activities
  • Improving equipment reliability and repair quality
  • Create and maintain documentation related to repair quality and work instructions
  • Evaluating and completing P.Ms on machinery
  • Coordinate and participate in maintenance activities in assigned areas, providing technical support and hands-on assistance as required.
  • Support the development of an effective spare parts inventory system
  • Champion for documentation creation and control to improve repair quality and reduce time for repair on planned and unplanned activities

Your profile

Qualifications:

  • Education/Credentials/Certifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Technology related field, or 6+ years of experience in a technical field in a manufacturing environment
  • Length of Experience
    • Previous experience (3+) in manufacturing in a maintenance or engineering role preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
    • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
    • Ability to effectively use mechanical measurement, alignment, hydraulic/pneumatic diagnostic, and condition-monitoring tools to troubleshoot, inspect, and evaluate industrial machinery.
    • Automated manufacturing equipment
    • CNC experience is desired
    • Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
    • Knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems, spindles, bearings, ball screws, guideways, couplings, pumps, and related machine components
    • Ability to use mechanical measurement and diagnostic tools
    • Excellent oral and written language ability
    • Ability to learn and apply maintenance best practices
    • Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability
    • Ability to pay extreme attention to detail
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Ability to collect and interpret data
    • Analytical
    • Excellent computer skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in English Language
  • Ability to work independently as well as on a team
  • Walking in a manufacturing setting with multiple stairs and inclines

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Your benefits

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

  • Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
  • 401K Match
  • 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
  • Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
  • Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
  • Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.
  • Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.
  • Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
  • 11 paid Holidays.
  • Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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