Are you ready to lead the future of automated maintenance? Element Logic is seeking a dynamic HW Maintenance Director to drive excellence in our Customer Success–Service & Maintenance division. If you’re passionate about developing high-performing teams, optimizing advanced automation systems, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shine. Join us and be in your element!

As the HW Maintenance Director at Element Logic, you will play a pivotal role in planning, directing, and coordinating the operations of our Maintenance Division. Reporting to the Senior Director of Customer Success, you’ll lead a team of electromechanical technicians, shape maintenance strategies for cutting-edge automation equipment, and ensure our services exceed customer expectations. This position offers the chance to influence company standards, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across departments—all while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation. If you thrive in fast-paced industrial environments and are ready to travel, grow, and lead, we invite you to bring your expertise to our diverse and inclusive team.

What does Element Logic offer?

• Innovative and creative workplace in a growing business.

• Family-first culture with a key focus on mental wellness.

• Flexibility is offered through a hybrid work approach for all roles that can be performed remotely.

• Career development plans.

• Market competitive wages, benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, and HSE accounts.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electromechanical technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance reviews, and training programs to ensure technicians have the skills needed to support advanced automation systems.

• Provide clear direction, technical guidance, and escalation support for complex troubleshooting scenarios.

• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and extend the lifecycle of automation equipment (e.g., conveyors, robotics, ASRS, PLC-controlled systems).

• Establish maintenance standards, workflows, and KPIs aligned with company goals and customer requirements.

• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.                                                                                                                                                 

• Monitor the division to ensure that it efficiently and effectively provides needed services while staying within budgetary limits.                                                                                                                                                      

• Oversee activities directly related to providing maintenance services.                                                                                                                                                    

• Determine the Maintenance product portfolio, set prices and terms, based on forecasts of customer demand. 

• Coordinate with Sales/Marketing/Estimating on the maintenance product portfolio to support new sales and marketing activities.

• Plan and direct activities such as training, commissioning, and maintenance activities related to automated equipment.

Desired skills and experience:

• Years of relevant experience: 4 – 10 of experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

• Amount of travel required: 50 – 75%

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs.

Who are we looking for?

Element Logic is seeking highly motivated, diverse, and talented professionals to join our team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about new technology, intralogistics and automation. You will be a great fit if you describe yourself as somebody who is flexible, open-minded, and willing to consider new ideas. You enjoy a fast-changing organization and can adapt to changing circumstances.

Physical demands:

• Mobility: Ability to move through operational areas (warehouses, mezzanines, equipment rooms) for inspections and audits.

• PPE Compliance: Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (eye protection, safety shoes, hard hat, respirator if needed).

• Occasional Lifting: Up to 20–25 lbs for inspections or emergencies (not routine heavy lifting).

• Environmental Conditions: Comfortable working in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise, and heights (e.g., ladders, mezzanines).

• Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel frequently (50–75%) and adapt to different site conditions.

• Schedule Flexibility: Available for escalations, occasional nights/weekends during critical incidents or commissioning.

Location: NJ

Start date: To be agreed upon

Form of contract: Permanent employment

Salary range: $100,000 - $135,000

Agency notice: We’re proud to handle all our recruitment in-house at Element Logic. That means we don’t accept candidates or approaches from external recruiters or headhunters. All hiring processes are managed exclusively by our own specialized Talent Acquisition team.

Be yourself, in your element.

At Element Logic, our people are our greatest resource. We believe individuals should be in their element and we recognize, celebrate, and nurture the strength of diversity. We offer equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, language, national origin, mental and physical abilities, religious and political affiliations, stage of life, or family circumstances. We desire a work environment where people flourish with their unique abilities, perspectives, and life experiences.

About Element Logic
Element Logic® is a global technology company specializing in intelligent warehouse automation. Since its founding in 1985, the company has grown to employ over 950 people across 30 countries and has established itself as the first - and leading - AutoStore™ partner worldwide.

Renowned for its commitment to innovation and people-centric approach, Element Logic enhances warehouse performance through a unique combination of cutting-edge technology, AI-powered software, and tailor-made solutions. This enables businesses across industries to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in their logistics operations.

With a proven track record and deep expertise in intralogistics, Element Logic has become the go-to partner for organizations seeking to gain a competitive edge through automation. The company’s culture is rooted in bravery, passion, and reliability - qualities that continue to drive its mission of optimizing warehouse performance. In 2024, Element Logic reported revenue of EUR 549 million.