Senior Equipment Engineer

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new equipment and manufacturing methods, collaborating with Design Services and specialized engineering companies.
• Initiate technical exchanges with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency by modernizing equipment and methods.
• Influence team decisions across the organization to enhance process engineering methods and equipment validation requirements.
• Routinely report technical project updates and new technologies to management.
• Estimate future manufacturing requirements and perform capacity analyses to inform executive decisions on capital investment.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments to develop product design and tooling processes for efficient processing methods.
• Analyze data for investigation, productivity improvement, and cost analysis; document and communicate results.
• Install, validate, and troubleshoot processing equipment; generate appropriate documentation.
• Achieve compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols.
• Assist Process Engineers and Engineering Services team in troubleshooting problems.
• Mentor and guide junior equipment engineers.
• Present data and reports to senior colleagues and management.
• Conduct risk assessments of equipment and processes, including product safety, employee safety, and environmental impact.
• Periodically evaluate equipment performance to ensure efficiency and high quality.
• Design and develop forms, instructions, and layouts for operation, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and calibration of processing equipment.
• Analyze and plan space requirements and work flows; design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
• Create and conduct training materials and sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7 years of experience in tool and equipment design, optimization, validation, and maintenance
• Experience in CAD (Solid Edge preferred) and mechanical schematics
• Experience designing and implementing equipment solutions to stabilize and scale up processes
• Managerial experience or experience leading teams preferred

Benefits

• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal, home and auto insurance)
• Sword Health (at-home Physical Therapy)