Maintenance Technician at SAAB Grintek

• SGD is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician with strong expertise in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment calibration, and reliability improvement. Adapt at ensuring the optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in high-precision environments such as manufacturing, defence, or industrial facilities.
• Possesses hands-on experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), calibration procedures aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 or MIL-STD standards, and cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams. Committed to minimizing equipment downtime, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven maintenance strategies.
• The role will be reporting to the Manager: Industrial and Production Engineering

Your role:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and servicing to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to OEM standards and best practices.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, or control system failures quickly and efficiently.
• Support root cause analysis for equipment breakdowns.
• Coordinate with production teams to minimize disruption during repairs.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery or production lines.
• Verify that newly installed equipment meets performance and calibration standards before handover.
• Evaluate and implement upgrades to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure critical spares are available to avoid extended equipment downtime.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and technical reports.
• Use IFS system to track maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety audits, and compliance reviews.
• Participate in lean maintenance, or 5S/6S
• Contribute to process improvements to increase equipment efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams for equipment modifications and improvements.
• Support training of operators on basic equipment care and early fault detection.
• Maintain traceability and documentation for all calibration activities in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025, MIL-STD).
• Ensure all calibrated instruments are within acceptable tolerance limits and properly labelled and able to determine acceptances criteria together with engineering.
• Coordinate with metrology labs or third-party services when external calibration is required.
• Drive and approve suppliers for onsite visits.
• Safe work procedures for the equipment, on how to use the equipment safely during an operation

Your profile

Required Knowledge:

• Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
• Calibration processes aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 and MIL-STD standards.
• Use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and calibration management software.
• Mechanical, electrical, and electronic system diagnostics and repairs.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• ESD control procedures and handling of sensitive electronic equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of environmental chambers and precision measurement equipment.
• Root cause analysis and failure investigation techniques.
• Safety regulations, risk assessments, and compliance requirements in industrial environments.
• Lean maintenance practices, including 5S/6S.
• ERP system usage for maintenance tracking and reporting.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in maintenance, calibration, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment in a manufacturing, defence, or industrial environment.
• Proven track record in executing preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis for breakdowns.
• Installation, commissioning, and performance verification of new machinery or production lines.
• Coordinating with external service providers and metrology labs for equipment servicing and calibration.
• Maintaining accurate technical records, logs, and maintenance documentation.

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated and takes initiative (Drive)
• Takes ownership and accountability for assigned tasks (Drive)
• Honest, reliable, and acts with integrity (Trust)
• Works well with colleagues and stakeholders (Trust)
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills (Expertise)
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality (Expertise)
• Dedicated to achieving goals and meeting deadlines (Dedication)
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement (Dedication)
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Required Competencies:

• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Equipment Calibration & Metrology
• Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
• CMMS & Calibration Management Software
• Mechanical, Electrical & Control Systems
• Lean Manufacturing & 5S
• ISO Standards, MIL-STD Compliance
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Installation & Commissioning Support
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
• Familiar with ERP system

Qualification:

• National Diploma in Mechatronics, Metrologist, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, OR
• Recognized technical qualification or trade certification in a relevant field (e.g., Millwright, Electrician, Fitter, Instrumentation Technician, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant hands-on experience in maintenance, calibration, equipment support, or manufacturing environments
• Practical knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and facility support systems
• Experience working in environments with ESD controls, environmental chambers, or regulated quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, MIL-STD) is a strong advantage
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance schedules