Maintenance Engineer
Henkel
Shanghai, China · China
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
About This Position
- Responsible for end-to-end management of production equipment lifecycle and providing hands-on support for production operations. The role balances equipment maintenance, safety & compliance, technical improvements and team collaboration, serving as a key contributor to production stability and technology upgrades.
- Safety Compliance & Quality Management:
- Enforce factory safety and quality operating procedures to ensure production activities meet regulatory and corporate standards.
- Support internal and external audits of safety and quality systems to maintain compliance.
- Equipment Operation & Efficiency Improvement:
- Monitor daily equipment operation, perform routine maintenance and emergency fault diagnosis/repair to ensure stable, efficient equipment performance.
- Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans and scheduled inspections to reduce downtime.
- Abnormal Response & Continuous Improvement:
- Lead in-depth analysis of equipment abnormalities (RCA), identify root causes and develop effective corrective/preventive actions; drive closure through coordination with production, process and other stakeholders.
- Use equipment performance data and efficiency metrics to anticipate risks and intervene quickly to minimize unplanned stoppages.
- Standardization System Development:
- Prepare and revise SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), equipment registers and related documents; establish equipment operation records and traceability to standardize operations and ensure information traceability.
- Technical Upgrades & Project Delivery:
- Actively participate in commissioning and technical upgrade projects for automation equipment; lead consolidation and archiving of maintenance and tech-change documentation.
- Author automation equipment operation manuals and provide on-site guidance and technical training for frontline operators.
- Systems & Tools Application:
- Proficient in HPS system PM and AM modules and in SAP; understand system logic to support equipment data management and business process integration.
- Familiar with CILT, CL and AH modules, able to prepare related documentation and train online operators.
- Auxiliary Duties:
- Coordinate spare-parts procurement requests, issuance and inventory control, balancing cost and supply responsiveness.
- Carry out other tasks assigned by supervisors to support overall department objectives.
- College degree or above in Electrical Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Over 5 years of equipment management experience in daily chemical or cosmetics manufacturing, including at least 2 years as an equipment supervisor or in a similar management role.
- Good communication and coordination skills, strong analytical and learning ability, logical thinking, high sense of responsibility, and careful work attitude.
- Proficient with office software; able to read and write English.
- Willing to work overtime as needed to handle urgent production tasks.
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
