Electrical Maintenance Engineer

About Tenneco and The Role

Tenneco aims to transcend industry norms by constantly setting higher benchmarks and pursuing excellence beyond best-in-class standards. Guided by core principles such as radical candor, simplification, rapid organizational execution, tenacity, and a winning spirit under the "Tenneco Way," the company fosters innovation and continuous improvement. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer is entrusted with the upkeep and troubleshooting of CNC machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum reliability through expert handling of Fanuc/Siemens CNC systems, PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, and spindle controls while maintaining safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for CNC machines and associated electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Fanuc and Siemens CNC controls, PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, and spindle mechanisms.
• Perform root cause analysis for electrical and control failures to pinpoint and resolve underlying problems.
• Execute PLC troubleshooting, modifications, and program VFDs during commissioning phases.
• Analyze and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel configurations.
• Manage machine interfacing, signal integrations, and address industrial communication challenges.
• Implement corrective and preventive measures to enhance machine reliability and reduce unplanned breaks.
• Ensure maintenance complies with electrical safety protocols and established best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with CNC systems, particularly Fanuc and Siemens platforms.
• Competency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system modification.
• Skilled in the configuration, programming, and commissioning of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring layouts, and control panel details effectively.
• Experience handling machine interfacing, signal integration, and knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving aptitude focused on CNC electrical, servo, spindle, and control system faults.
• Capability to undertake detailed analysis of failures and develop corrective/preventive action plans.
• Understanding of industrial electrical safety standards, maintenance processes, and power distribution frameworks.
• Educational background: Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Overall professional experience ranging from 5 to 8 years.