Maintenance Engineer 3 (Memphis, TN)

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What will you be doing?

The Maintenance Engineer III provides advanced technical leadership and hands-on support for maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and facility equipment supporting Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics. This role focuses on complex equipment troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance strategy, equipment upgrades, and cross-functional problem solving in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

**This position is not offering any type of visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**

The Maintenance Engineer III serves as a technical resource for maintenance technicians and engineers, supports equipment lifecycle management, and ensures safe, compliant, and reliable manufacturing operations.

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for complex manufacturing, utility, and facility equipment

• Support the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new or upgraded equipment

• Develop, optimize, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and uptime

• Analyze equipment performance data and downtime trends to identify root causes and long-term corrective actions

• Lead or support root-cause investigations for recurring equipment failures and production interruptions

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

• Create, revise, and approve maintenance procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and PM documentation

• Support change management activities, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and equipment modifications

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations teams

• Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) when equipment impacts validated processes

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians and junior engineers

• Support spare parts strategy, vendor management, and external service providers

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and cost reduction

• Maintain an on-site presence to support manufacturing floor activities

• Lead the effort into digitizing maintenance and develop a predictive maintenance strategy based on the CMMS data analysis.

What will you need to be successful?

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

• 5 years of demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing or facility equipment maintenance in an industrial environment

• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation (SOPs, work instructions, maintenance procedures)

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of equipment safety, LOTO, and risk mitigation practices

Competences:

• Strong ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems

• Ability to work independently and effectively in cross-functional teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience in a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

• Experience supporting validated equipment or regulated manufacturing processes

• Experience leading equipment improvement projects or reliability initiatives

• Prior experience mentoring or providing technical leadership

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with CMMS systems for maintenance planning and reporting

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or reliability engineering principles

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This role requires a strong on-site presence in a manufacturing environment. The individual must be able to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor and support off-shift or weekend activities as required to address critical equipment events.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

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