Job Description

🌍 Our mission

We don’t only maintain lifts and escalators — we transform how they’re operated.
At WeMaintain, we build tech that empowers the people who keep cities running, making building maintenance smarter, faster, and more human.
Learn more about who we are

🔧 Why join us?

You don’t have to choose between autonomy and stability

Big companies offer structure but little ownership or recognition.
Small companies offer freedom but not always clear direction or long-term support.

At WeMaintain, you get both:

• Autonomy backed by real support and modern tools
• A culture of trust, transparency, and respect
• Career growth and opportunities for internal mobility
• A team that values grit, perseverance, and the drive to make a real impact

Our values come to life every day:

🤝 Care — Respect and support for clients and colleagues
💪 Grit — Persistence and high standards to get things done right
🌱 Uniqueness — Encouragement to share ideas and challenge the status quo

👀 Who we’re looking for

WeMaintain is looking for an Engineering Manager in Hong Kong.
It will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of lift and escalator operations.

This role involves leading a team of engineers, optimizing performance metrics, maintaining compliance with industry standards, ensuring the seamless integration of IoT and AI-driven solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation.

📌 What Will Your Future Role Be?

1. Technical Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute a technical roadmap aligned with WeMaintain’s business goals, leverage cross-brand technical expertise to deliver high-quality maintenance and troubleshooting in the Hong Kong market.
   
2. Team Management & Development Hire, lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technical specialists, disseminate the knowledge of all WeMaintain’s field engineer teams via our product solutions, and with the support of the Global Head of Technical, establish WeMaintain’s credibility in the Hong Kong market.
   
3. Operational Excellence Monitor and optimize engineering performance metrics to drive efficiency and ensure service quality.
   
4. Compliance & Safety Ensure adherence to industry regulations, WeMaintain safety standards, and best practices, and work with HSEQ to perform audits of PPE and tools.
   
5. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key technical representative for clients and partners, ensuring technical needs and expectations are met. Work with respective country / regional technical directors & MDs to standardize our approaches
   
6. Innovation & Technology Integration Drive the adoption of our mobile apps, IoT, and AI solutions to enhance service offerings and training
   
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, technology, and operations teams to improve platform functionality and service offerings.
   
8. Industry Trends & Future Readiness: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry advancements to maintain a competitive edge.
   

👑 You Are the Right Person for Us If:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Registered Lift/Escalator Engineers is a must.
• Experience: Proven track record in a senior engineering leadership role within building maintenance.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles. Cross-brands expertise.
• Leadership & Team Development: Ability to lead and grow multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Innovation-Driven Mindset: Experience with IoT, AI, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to develop and implement technical strategies.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Passion for Technology & Transformation: A forward-thinking approach to leveraging technology in maintenance and engineering services.

✏️ How to apply

We carefully read every application. Tell us who you are, what draws you to this role, and what you'd like to build with us.

What we value most is drive, curiosity, and potential — not a perfect resume.

To apply, just click the “Apply” button below and answer a few short questions. It’s quick and helps us get to know you better.

At WeMaintain, we celebrate diversity, encourage personal growth, and are committed to inclusivity. Whatever your background, journey, or identity — we warmly encourage you to apply.

🎯 Recruitment Process:

1. Phone interview with Cynthia, Recruitment Manager - 45 minutes
2. Visio or face-to-face interview with Tom, VP Global Service and Shangwen, Head of Ops & Sales - 1h
3. Visio or face-to-face interview with founders - 30min