Maintenance Engineer

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America's defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America's industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

Job Summary

Looking for a lead-from-the-front, professional Maintenance Support Engineer ready to charge into battle. We need a strategic Support Engineer to be the expert in our high-volume, highly automated steel parts factory. With 7+ years of heavy industrial experience, you'll lead data-driven troubleshooting, foster a culture of safety, and ensure our defense-critical operations run with unyielding precision and efficiency. This role focuses on the ongoing care, maintenance, and optimization of heavy industrial equipment in a forging factory environment, ensuring equipment reliability through condition-based maintenance strategies, while providing hands-on training to maintenance technicians on servicing, troubleshooting, and overhauling machinery. Expect high stakes, tight deadlines, and a hands-on, "in the trenches" approach to keep our factory fortified.

Key Responsibilities

• System Support & Troubleshooting

  • Provide Level 2 technical support for operators and maintenance teams, including reactive maintenance during breakdowns to prioritize quick resolutions and minimize production disruptions.

  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and coordinate disassembly, repair, reassembly, and testing during overhaul projects.

• Scheduled & Condition Based Maintenance

  • Develop and execute maintenance schedules for robotic and forging equipment, including condition-based maintenance programs using predictive analytics, vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.

  • Monitor system health using IoT/SCADA dashboards and predictive analytics to prevent failures and extend equipment lifespan.

  • Analyze equipment data to recommend upgrades, modifications, or replacements that improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduce costs, and align with forging industry best practices.

• Process Optimization

  • Collaborate with process engineers to improve uptime, throughput, and quality in forging operations.

  • Recommend upgrades, retrofits, and software patches for robotics and control systems.

  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts, such as total productive maintenance (TPM) and lean manufacturing initiatives, to optimize equipment performance.

• Documentation & Training

  • Maintain detailed logs of incidents, resolutions, system changes, and updates to computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for compliance and future reference.

  • Train and mentor operators and maintenance technicians on safe and efficient use of robotic systems, proper service procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and overhaul methods.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with robotics engineers, forging specialists, process engineers, quality assurance, suppliers, and IT/OT teams to resolve equipment-related problems and drive process improvements.

  • Support integration of new automation technologies into existing workflows.

  • Provide periodic online or in-person support during off-shifts, nights, and weekends as needed to address urgent issues and maintain operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CMRP, PE) are a plus.

• Experience:

  • 5+ years in technical support, sustaining engineering, robotics, or advanced manufacturing roles, preferably in a forging factory or heavy industrial environment.

  • Hands-on experience with industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa), CNC/PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy equipment like forging presses.

• Desired Skills:

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, including PLC programming, HMI systems, and industrial networking.

  • Familiarity with forging processes, metallurgy basics, high-temperature environments, CMMS software, ERP systems, and tools like SolidWorks for design and documentation.

  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and training abilities for mentoring technicians and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

  • Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., IOSH, lockout/tagout) and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of robotics, manufacturing, and problem-solving—keeping mission-critical systems running in one of the most advanced forging environments in the world.

Exceptional talent shouldn't be bound by geography. If you're ready to relocate to Dallas, TX and join us in reindustrializing America's defense backbone, we'll make it easy—and for those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.