Manager, Maintenance & Reliability

DigiKey Electronics
United States, Minnesota, Thief River Falls
701 Brooks Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 09, 2025
DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page. ______________________________________________________________________ Position Overview:A Manager of Maintenance & Reliability will oversee a team of technicians with a focus on ensuring equipment availability, identifying and eliminating equipment failures, and planning, scheduling, and performing maintenance. This role will leverage reliability-centered maintenance best practices, such as Preventative Maintenance Optimization (PMO), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ensure uninterrupted availability of assets in DigiKey's Product Distribution Center. This is an essential onsite position, which requires regular onsite attendance. Responsibilities: Equipment Availability Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and reliability practices to enhance the performance and lifespan of automation equipment. Oversee the planning, execution, and documentation of preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules and protocols to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions. Implement reliability-centered maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment reliability and efficiency. Team leadership Lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support. Promote a culture of safety, ensuring that maintenance procedures adhere to safety best practices and company policies. Enhance and maintain a training program with our 3rd party vendors Coordinate with equipment vendors and service providers for repairs, parts procurement, training, and technical support. Reliability Centered Maintenance Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) of failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence or reduce severity. Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on components of the system to identify potential failure points and remediations. Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in reliability engineering. Records and Reporting Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and reliability metrics. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including overall equipment effectives (OEE), technician utilization, and system availability to track reliability trends and performance metrics. Prepare and present routine reports to senior management on equipment status, maintenance activities, and performance improvements. Continuous Improvement Understand importance of equipment to business functions related to overall systems. Seek opportunities for data based predictive maintenance Collaborate with Senior and Principal Industrial, Material Handling and Software Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, as well as end users for system improvements. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree required: Engineering (Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical), Facilities management, or similar area of study. At least 5 years of work experience in a maintenance or reliability role or related field. At least 2 years of leadership experience Certified CMRP or ASQ CRE (Preferred) Strong knowledge of industrial automated systems, maintenance best practices, and control systems. Physical Requirements: Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen. Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body. Compensation: The base pay range for this position is: to Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate's work experience in related roles; the candidate's knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position. ______________________________________________________________________ Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity. DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal