Equipment Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions for business, manufacturing and software processes.
• Lead electrical and controls troubleshooting activities to minimize equipment downtime and improve operational reliability.
• Program, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automation systems, with a preference for Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Perform electrical wiring, control panel assembly, equipment calibration, and system integration for manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct root-cause failure analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable equipment performance.
• Develop, update, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical documentation as well as automation scripts, programs and workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, automation, electrical efficiency, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and all applicable electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 8 years of industrial electrical, controls, and automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, safety circuits, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, PLC Programming).
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic programs.
• Experience with industrial networking, communication protocols, instrumentation, and controls calibration.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and electromechanical systems integration.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complex equipment issues and performing root-cause analysis in high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to solving technical challenges.
• Passion for improving equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments while driving measurable operational improvements.