Maintenance Engineering Technician

Company: K&K Technical
Location: Liberty
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Engineering Technician Location: Liberty, NC Work Type: 100% Onsite Shift: 7:30 AM start | 10-hour shifts | Weekends & holidays as required Travel: ~30% domestic & international (including Japan after ~3 months) About the Role K&K is seeking highly technical Seibi (Maintenance Engineering Technician) to support Battery Production Engineering operations. This role is electrical- and PLC-intensive , focused on machine setup, troubleshooting, automation support, and capital project execution through Start of Production (SOP) . This position is ideal for a hands-on electrical professional who can write, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs , diagnose complex electrical systems, and support advanced manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment. Strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience is required. Key Responsibilities Test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems , including: Electrical circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, and servo drives Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic (read, write, and build logic as needed) Troubleshoot and support: Servo motion systems Robotics and vision/camera systems Safety circuits and interlocks (NFPA 79 / ISO standards) Perform electrical diagnostics using meters: Voltage checks Resistance (ohm) checks Insulation testing (megger) Support machine integration into mass production, including leveling, adjustment, and quality confirmation Participate in production trials at vendors and within Toyota facilities Certify equipment safety via Safety Integrity Checks Develop detailed work schedules (Denwacho) and report status to management Support capital project planning and execution Document work performed using written and electronic systems Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity Required Qualifications 3–5 years of industrial maintenance or electrical troubleshooting experience Strong hands-on experience with: PLC programming (ability to explain, modify, and create logic) Electrical circuits, wiring, relays, and switches Servo motor troubleshooting Experience using electrical test equipment (voltage, ohm, and meg checks) Experience with robotics, automation, and safety systems Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and shutdowns Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%) Steel-toe boots required Bachelor’s degree not required Preferred Qualifications Technical Associate Degree or higher (or equivalent experience) Pre-production or new facility startup experience Capital project or equipment installation experience Experience in high-volume manufacturing or clean-room environments Familiarity with: Standardized Work (STW) Job Instruction Sheets (JIS) Quality data collection and analysis What We’re Looking For Strong technical problem-solver with electrical depth Team-oriented and willing to mentor others Self-starter with a positive, flexible attitude Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Demonstrates Toyota Way values: Respect for People Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Interview Process One interview (60 minutes) Includes technical electrical screening Candidates must be able to explain: PLC logic modification and troubleshooting Electrical diagnostics and meter usage Try in your IDEJoin the Codex app waitlist

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