Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance Specialist

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.  Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose Divergent is on the lookout for an adept and driven Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance Specialist dedicated to the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our current and forthcoming advanced manufacturing equipment. This role will have a strong focus on CNC machining systems, industrial robotics, automation, and associated manufacturing equipment. We are committed to setting a new benchmark in aerospace and automotive manufacturing, and we need a proactive team member to help us redefine the future of manufacturing and automation. The Role Own the technical performance and reliability of advanced manufacturing equipment by developing, validating, and implementing maintenance strategies, diagnostic methods, and equipment improvements that maximize machine availability, production throughput, quality, and equipment life. Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, robotics, CNC, and automation failures; determine underlying root causes; and develop effective corrective and preventive actions that eliminate recurring issues. Assist with intra-facility equipment relocations and installations as needed. Apply advanced maintenance expertise to analyze, troubleshoot, optimize, and improve CNC machines, robotic systems, automation cells, and supporting equipment where standard procedures are insufficient. Design, refine, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, calibration methodologies, troubleshooting workflows, and equipment operating standards based on technical analysis and operational data. Execute advanced mechanical, electrical, controls, CNC, robotic, and system calibration activities requiring independent technical judgment to maintain demanding precision and process capability requirements. Analyze equipment performance trends, failure modes, maintenance history, and production data to identify opportunities for improved reliability, reduced downtime, increased equipment capability, and lower operating costs. Troubleshoot and optimize PLC logic, CNC controls, robot programs and interfaces, safety systems, motion control, automation interfaces, and equipment configurations to improve system performance and operational robustness. Serve as the technical maintenance subject matter expert for assigned CNC, robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems, providing guidance to production, manufacturing engineering, quality, and maintenance teams. Communicate machine status effectively, along with estimated repair timelines and recovery plans. Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, CNC documentation, robotic system documentation, control architectures, and equipment manuals to solve novel technical problems and develop effective solutions. Adhere strictly to all safety protocols. Drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting production capability, equipment reliability, quality systems, and manufacturing excellence, including applicable requirements associated with AS9100, IATF 16949, and other relevant standards. Develop technical documentation including preventive maintenance standards, troubleshooting guides, calibration procedures, work instructions, equipment specifications, and best practices while mentoring technicians in their application. Evaluate and recommend equipment modifications, component upgrades, controls improvements, spare-parts strategies, tooling changes, and process improvements that improve long-term system performance and reliability. Collaborate with equipment suppliers, controls engineers, manufacturing engineers, robotics engineers, production personnel, and cross-functional technical teams to resolve complex technical challenges and implement sustainable solutions. Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and ramp-up of new CNC machines, robotic systems, automation equipment, and other advanced manufacturing technologies. Perform additional technical responsibilities as required to advance manufacturing capability, equipment reliability, and departmental objectives Basic Qualifications Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or an Associate's degree in a technical field and equivalent maintenance technician work experience. Strong equivalent maintenance technician experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining CNC machine tools, industrial robotics, automated manufacturing systems, or other advanced production equipment. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair experience, including the ability to diagnose complex equipment failures across multiple disciplines. Experience with CNC controls, PLCs, industrial robots, motion control, and automated machine systems. Hands-on experience working with advanced manufacturing equipment in a factory or production environment. Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, startup manufacturing environment. Strong ability to think and work autonomously when required, and to perform under pressure while logically troubleshooting complex systems and processes. Ability to effectively use a wide variety of hand tools, electrical te