Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company. 

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive.  You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

This exciting opportunity is based in the charming town of St. Thomas, Ontario, and requires in-person attendance. 

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanical Engineer who wants to CELLebrate in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment. As part of the ramp-up team at our new Canadian location, you will report to the Maintenance Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical systems, preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering. This role requires expertise in diagnosing mechanical failures, optimizing equipment performance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and minimize downtime. You will be responsible for the smooth operation of maintenance across all phases of our state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility. This role involves close collaboration with central teams and local departments to establish, implement, and optimize maintenance global strategies and operational needs. 

The Maintenance Mechanical Engineer also coordinates resources across departments and ensures maintenance readiness from the pre-launch to the production phase, always focusing on optimizing equipment performance data, minimizing downtime through collaboration with production teams, maintaining comprehensive records of production and maintenance patterns, and contributing to global and local Lessons Learned (LL) networks to drive continuous improvement. 

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment. 
• Analysed failure data and recommended design changes to reduce or eliminate failures 
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. 
• Analyse failures and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify underlying mechanical issues and implement corrective actions. 
• Conduct research into feasibility design, operation and performance of mechanics, components and systems 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, electrical maintenance, and engineering, to ensure best equipment performance. 
• Maintain and improve mechanical components of automated machinery, ensuring integration with control systems. 
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance best practices for mechanical systems. 
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, such as TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and RCM (Reliability-Cantered Maintenance). 
• Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at industrial machines and facilities. 
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, keeping a safe working environment. 
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment. 
• Analysed failure data and recommended design changes to reduce or eliminate failures 
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. 
• Analyse failures and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify underlying mechanical issues and implement corrective actions. 
• Conduct research into feasibility design, operation and performance of mechanics, components and systems 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, electrical maintenance, and engineering, to ensure best equipment performance. 
• Maintain and improve mechanical components of automated machinery, ensuring integration with control systems. 
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance best practices for mechanical systems. 
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, such as TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and RCM (Reliability-Cantered Maintenance). 
• Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at industrial machines and facilities. 
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, keeping a safe working environment. 
• Facilitate spare parts inventory for mechanical systems and recommend necessary upgrades or replacements. 
• Assist in capital projects, equipment installation, and commissioning of new machinery. 
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians on mechanical troubleshooting and best practices. 
• Support alignment of maintenance schedules with central strategies and company goals. 
• Input maintenance data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 
• Participating in the pre-launch maintenance team and interacting with the central maintenance team, ensuring alignment with site-specific requirements. 
• Facilitate the setup of systems, ensure all assets are accurately entered into the system before production launch, and confirm they are fully operational. 
• Facilitate the "Site Maturity Assurance Plan" to guide the factory through the transition from ramp-up to full production. 
• Verify that the mechanical requirements are based on initial equipment performance, production demands, and evolving requirements during the ramp-up phase in all phases. 
• Provide regular feedback to the central maintenance team on the site's needs and performance, ensuring that plans and strategies are adjusted as necessary. 
• Develop and implement maintenance plans and procedures to minimize equipment downtime and maximize operational efficiency. 
• Continuously review, update, and optimize procedures and standards based on production cycles, equipment reliability, and factory performance data. 
• Update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively. 
• Collaborate with production teams and others to minimize downtime 
• Participate in global and local Lessons Learned Network 
• Evaluate the performance of key assets to optimize their lifecycle management and improve efficiency and reliability. 

• Education Required: University degree in Mechanical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligible to be registered. 
• Years of Relevant Experience Required: ​5+ years of experience​ 

• Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
• Opportunities for development 
• Relocation Support
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community. 
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
• Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute the equivalent of 5% to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.  
• And much more!