As a Maintenance Planner for Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier, you will convert maintenance demand into safe, well‑sequenced plans and schedules that maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and enable quality‑critical production for MedTech, Aerospace/Defense, Industrial, and Electrification customers.
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Own the CMMS/EAM planning and weekly scheduling process for preventive, predictive, and corrective work in coordination with Production and EHS.
- Develop clear job plans (scope, labor, duration, skills, permits, LOTO steps, QA checks) and ensure accurate close out documentation.
- Create and maintain asset master data, PM task lists, BOMs, and equipment hierarchies; keep routes and frequencies optimized.
- Kit and stage materials, parts, tools, and permits; coordinate with Stores to maintain MRO spares availability and min/max levels.
- Prioritize the maintenance backlog using risk, asset criticality, and production impact; manage ready to schedule status.
- Plan plant shutdowns and maintenance windows, including critical path activities, contingencies, and contractor sequencing.
- Coordinate OEMs and service contractors (scope, quotes, site access, safety orientation, and quality of work).
- Monitor and report KPIs (schedule compliance, PM completion, wrench time, MTTR/MTBF, backlog health) and drive corrective actions.
- Support reliability initiatives (RCM/TPM), PM optimization, and RCA; capture lessons learned into standard work.
- Ensure compliance with EHS and quality requirements (LOTO, hot work, ESD handling, calibration/verification, documentation).
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Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix) and Excel; able to build reports and dashboards.
- Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing assets and utilities (e.g., winding/pressing/coating equipment, ovens, vacuum systems, HVAC, compressed air, chillers, boilers).
- Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM manuals; convert technical information into executable job plans.
- Working knowledge of predictive technologies (vibration, infrared thermography, ultrasound) and lubrication best practices.
- Experience applying reliability and lean tools: RCM, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, standard work.
- Root cause analysis capability (5 Why, fishbone/Ishikawa) and disciplined problem solving.
- Familiarity with industry quality frameworks common to our markets (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485) and good documentation practices.
- Safety first mindset with practical knowledge of LOTO, confined space, electrical safety/arc flash, and permit systems.
- Effective stakeholder communication and negotiation to balance production priorities with maintenance risk.
- MRO planning and vendor management skills, including BOM accuracy, lead time mitigation, and cost/availability tradeoffs.
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Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Flexible PTO
- Paid holidays
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k):
- Basic Life Insurance
- Onsite Physician
- Employee Referral Program
Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.
We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.
About Knowles
Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.
Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.
