Packaging Maintenance Engineer Jobs in California

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Maintenance Engineer

Location: Anaheim Plant, Syensqo
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineer is a key member of the Anaheim plant maintenance team, serving as the understudy and potential successor to the Maintenance Manager. This role is responsible for supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of plant assets through strong maintenance and reliability practices. The Maintenance Engineer will rotate coverage on 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekends, providing technical leadership and hands-on support to the multi-craft union team. This position is ideal for an early- to mid-career engineer seeking to develop into a future maintenance leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Maintenance Manager in leading the maintenance team and driving a strong HSE culture in all activities.
Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for plant equipment (mixers, ovens, utilities, dust collection, prepreg machines, hot melt systems, solution dip systems, etc.).
Assist in the execution and continuous improvement of the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program, including inspections, testing, and documentation.
Lead or participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement initiatives to eliminate recurring failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance work using SAP (CMMS); ensure high-quality work orders, accurate history, and effective backlog management.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications to equipment and systems.
Oversee the quality of maintenance work and ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and external contractors to deliver safe and efficient maintenance execution.
Participate in the rotation for 2nd/3rd shift and weekend coverage, providing on-site leadership and decision-making during off-hours.
Mentor and coach technicians; foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support the Maintenance Manager with budget tracking, contractor management, and spare parts strategy as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
3-7 plus years of industrial maintenance experience in a chemical, process, or manufacturing environment.
Experience with SAP (CMMS) or similar maintenance management systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate maintenance activities in a unionized, multi-craft environment is preferred.
Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering principles.
Commitment to HSE excellence and safe work practices.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to work 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends as part of a rotation.
Further studies in maintenance, engineering, or reliability are highly regarded.

Career Development

This role is designed as a development position for future maintenance leadership at Syensqo. The Maintenance Engineer will receive mentorship and exposure to all aspects of maintenance management, preparing them to step into the Maintenance Manager role in the future.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $88,840  to $110,600 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Other:

• Must be a US Citizen or a Greencard holder
• Must be clean shaven for mask respirator (no beard but mustache is ok)

About us

• While we have identified potential internal profiles for this role, we are committed to a fair and inclusive selection process. In order to comprehensively evaluate all qualified internal people, we are actively encouraging applications for this position.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.