Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician
Saab · West Lafayette, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Saab (aerospace & defense) in West Lafayette, IN. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2600 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 97 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 51%
- Team leadership 49%
- Welding 36%
- Root cause 26%
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This plant: Saab in West Lafayette
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Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED.
- ✓5+ years of related industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
- ✓Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience with the ability to troubleshoot and work across multiple trades.
- ✓Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and CMMS.
- ✓Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
- ✓Knowledge of LOTO, safety procedures, and FOD prevention.
- ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency.
- ✓Ability to perform the physical
requirements
of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Technical certification or formal training in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical systems.
- ✓Experience with BMS, PLCs, hydraulic systems, compressed air, plumbing, or building maintenance.
- ✓Experience in an aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.
Citizenship
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
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Job Description
At Saab in West Lafayette, Indiana, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Red Hawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. Our advanced manufacturing facility combines innovative manufacturing technologies with research and development to support Saab’s growing product portfolio.
As Saab continues to expand its West Lafayette operations, we are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to provide expert-level maintenance support across a variety of manufacturing and facility systems. This role requires a strong multi-trade background, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to independently troubleshoot, maintain, and improve equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
May Include
- •Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- •Perform electrical work, including circuit tracing, conduit, electrical grid work, and line changes as directed.
- •Support pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance, including minor construction repairs.
- •Use CMMS and Building Management Systems (BMS) to manage work orders and support equipment and facility reliability.
- •Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
- •Follow Saab safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and FOD Prevention procedures.
- •Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and other teams to support maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
- •Work overtime and weekends as needed based on customer and production requirements.
- •Perform other duties as assigned.
Drug-Free Workplaces
Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits
Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
Highlights include
- •Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- •Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- •401(k) with employer contributions
- •Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- •Wellness and employee assistance resources
- •Employee stock purchase opportunities
- •Short-term and long-term disability coverage
About Us
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.