Equipment Engineer

Job Overview:

As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for making continuous improvements to our automated production equipment for the manufacturing of electrical systems for electric vehicles. This will involve rapid, efficient responses to real-time issues, and then driving permanent resolutions and improvements in collaboration with our maintenance and operations staff, as well as driving continuous improvement of our preventative maintenance programs.

This is a true engineering role that supports second-shift operations, with a work schedule that extends into later afternoon and evening hours to align with business needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Systematically apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software components to identify and solve problems
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for all production equipment
• Work closely with Equipment Engineers, Process Engineers and Operators to meet equipment requirements and make improvements to existing systems
• Work hands-on with roll-to-roll web handling and processing equipment, including rollers, drives, edge guides, brakes, and steering mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering desired
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as an Equipment Design Engineer, Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or similar experience desired
• Experience with design, assembly and/or maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment strongly preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mind set
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to use hand and machine tools safely

A qualified candidate will have a subset of these skills: 


• Solid background in using 3D computer aided design software
• Experience using PLC, and device configuration software
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience developing discrete simulation models
• Experience with extracting and analyzing manufacturing data
• Experience with assembly and/or maintenance of roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment