Principal Equipment Engineer

Role and Responsibilities

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity
• Skilled in diagnosing and fixing manufacturing equipment
• Automated Equipment
• Provide support for equipment through PLC and HMI programming, encompassing motion and servo control systems
• Modify existing control logic to improve safety, performance or throughput
• Participate in commissioning of new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed
• Installation, commissioning and support of vision systems for tracking and quality inspections
• Conducts engineering tasks in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for testing, material handling, welding, and machining equipment
• Oversee equipment installation as well as start-up and implementation projects
• Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineers to lead FAT, equipment validation, and production handover
• Develop equipment specifications and documents for the manufacturing assembly, testing and material handling processes
• Oversee project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership
• Work with vendors, facility engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to manage project implementation
• Find ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality
• Prepare or approve system as-built drawings

Skills and Experience

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including off shifts and weekends, as required by business needs
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering field
• Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer with 7+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with robotics, motion control, pneumatics, and machine vision systems
• Equipment requirement development and specification writing
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
• Knowledge of Autocad, Solidworks and MS Office suite
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume thin ceramics, solar, or battery manufacturing is a plus
• Experience in thermal equipment/process development and high-volume manufacturing integration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours per shift
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• Virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

Salary Range

$155,800.00 - $224,200.00