About the role
Supervises entry to professional level employees or team leaders in Manufacturing Engineering. Establishes day to day objectives and guidelines for manufacturing processes, product specifications, and other areas of manufacturing engineering. Provides direction to employees and directs recruitment of support/entry level staff.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing & Maintenance Leader, you'll be responsible for:
Programming and supporting PLCs, HMIs, industrial and collaborative robots, safety devices and vision systems.
Participate in the implementation of new processes and POC (Proof of Concept) machinery, from technical definition through on-site validation.
Perform on-site commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and provide initial production support during the implementation of new equipment and processes.
Diagnose and troubleshoot control, automation, and robotics failures.
Document and generate programs, electrical schematics, technical manuals, engineering changes, training and standard work.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers) during equipment startup.
Coordinate and follow up with external vendors during the implementation and commissioning of new equipment.
Provide support for Industry 4.0 initiatives and connectivity projects.
Manage user access and licensing for software and applications installed on the different site’s servers.
Lead and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment, with primary focus on robotic welding cells, PLC-controlled machinery, automation systems, and safety devices.
Develop and continuously improve preventive maintenance plans for critical equipment to maximize equipment availability and reliability while minimizing unplanned downtime.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA)



for repetitive and critical equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor maintenance and equipment performance through KPIs such as downtime, MTBF, MTTR, preventive maintenance compliance, and equipment availability, driving continuous improvement actions.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are responsible. If this is you, get in touch.
As a minimum you must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi
Industrial and collaborative robot programming: Yaskawa / FANUC / ABB
Industrial safety systems: safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners, safety relays
Programming and tuning of vision systems
Industrial networking knowledge (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
Industry 4.0 concepts and applications
Advanced English

Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

📌 Manufacturing & Maintenance Leader (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Carrier
📍 Santa Catarina