Cardinal Health

Maintenance Engineer

Dominican Republic-FIELD Full time

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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