Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced 5-10 yrs Mechanical Engineer with strong hands-on exposure to ultra-low temperature refrigeration, vacuum systems, coating processes, and core mechanical utilities in a process-industry environment. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization of critical mechanical and coating systems.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant technical certifications in refrigeration, vacuum technology, or coating processes will be an added advantage.

Posting: Kolkata and ready to travel as per requirement

Reporting: Senior Manager-Maintenance

Experience

• Relevant experience in process industries, coating plants, vacuum systems, refrigeration, or specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems operating below -100 C is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Ultra-Low Temperature Refrigeration
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems operating below -100 C.
  • Strong understanding of cascade refrigeration systems, cryogenic cooling applications, and low-temperature compressors.
  • Diagnose refrigeration system performance issues, temperature fluctuations, pressure deviations, compressor problems, and refrigerant-related issues.
  • Monitor system parameters and optimize equipment performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Coating Process & Equipment
  • Operate and maintain industrial coating equipment and associated mechanical systems.
  • Understand coating process parameters and support process optimization and quality improvement.
  • Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of coating equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, temperature, and process-related issues.
  • Support equipment installation, commissioning, modification, and performance improvement activities.
• Core Mechanical Systems
  • Hands-on knowledge of pneumatic systems, vacuum pumps, compressors, pumps, valves, piping, and mechanical drives.
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration utilities, air-conditioning systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and ensure high equipment availability.
  • Identify recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Maintenance & Reliability
  • Prepare and execute preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective/preventive actions.
  • Maintain equipment history, maintenance records, spare-parts requirements, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate with production, electrical, instrumentation, and external vendors for equipment-related issues.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting capability.
• Good understanding of process-industry equipment and utilities.
• Ability to work independently in a technically demanding environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good coordination with Production, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and external service providers.
• Willingness to work in a 24 7 manufacturing/process environment, including emergency breakdown support when required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment availability and uptime; Reduction in mechanical breakdowns.
• Preventive maintenance compliance; Reduction in repeat equipment failures.
• Refrigeration/vacuum system performance.
• Coating equipment reliability and process stability.
• Energy and maintenance cost optimization.
• Timely closure of breakdown and corrective-maintenance activities.

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