Equipment Maintenance & Build Manager at Aperia Technologies Inc

Hayward, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Expertise, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, CMMS Management, Work Order Management, Electrical Schematics, Mechanical Systems, Automation, Equipment Fabrication, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Inventory Management

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Aperia is unlocking a new era of efficiency and sustainability for commercial vehicle fleets, by developing innovative hardware and data analytics solutions. Inventors of the award- winning and disruptive Halotm Automatic Tire Inflator, and the cloud delivered Halo Connect tire analytics platform. Aperia saves fleets thousands of hours of down-time every week, reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the freight industry. Join us as we expand our product offering and take the next steps on our journey toward bringing the "backbone of our economy" into the automation age. Your Role We're seeking a technically sound leader to drive operational excellence by owning both the reliability of our critical assets and the assembly of our next-generation equipment. This high-impact role requires an exceptional blend of technical expertise, strong people skills, and strategic management. This is an onsite role. You will lead and schedule a critical technical team to ensure consistent coverage for a two-shift manufacturing operation. Success hinges on your ability to negotiate priorities, manage high-stakes situations, and champion continuous improvement across the organization. We are unable to sponsor H-1B, F-1 OPT, and STEM OPT extension at this time. Your Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and schedule the maintenance and assembly team, ensuring technical expertise is applied effectively across two shifts and occasional weekend needs. Resolve conflicts and coach technicians through high-pressure situations. Own and optimize the preventive and corrective maintenance programs. Utilize root cause analysis to continuously improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Be the power user of our CMMS (Limble). Manage all work orders, asset histories, and lead the spare parts inventory strategy to minimize downtime and optimize stock. Direct the entire lifecycle of internal equipment build projects—from assembly to commissioning—ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and project timelines. Skills/Qualifications Required Technical & Experience Associate degree in an electrical, mechanical, or related technical field. 5+ years in complex manufacturing equipment maintenance. 3+ years of management or supervisory experience leading a technical team. Proven expertise in administering a CMMS for work order and spare parts management. Strong technical command in troubleshooting electrical schematics, mechanical systems, and automation. Experience leading equipment fabrication/build projects. Key Leadership & Behavioral Competencies Technically sound with a proven ability to lead and mentor technicians through difficult, high-pressure situations. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong track record of effective vendor negotiations and successful internal stakeholder management. Highly proficient at managing complex project timelines, inventory, and multi-shift team schedules in a fast-paced environment. Pay Range: $115,000 - $125,000 *Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location. **Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the maintenance and assembly team while ensuring technical expertise is applied effectively across shifts. Own and optimize maintenance programs and manage the lifecycle of internal equipment build projects.