Equipment Design Fabrication Engineer

Job Description

Spherion is seeking a hands‑on equipment builder who can take ownership of designing and building custom, semi‑automated manufacturing equipment from concept through commissioning. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of engineering design, fabrication, assembly, and controls/programming‑someone who can take a problem, create a solution, and physically build it.

• Design custom manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and automation solutions (mechanical and basic electrical).
• Develop concepts, models, and detailed drawings using CAD.
• Source and specify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components.
• Fabricate and machine selected components in‑house (manual machining and/or CNC).
• Assemble, wire, and integrate complete equipment systems.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and basic control logic for semi‑automated equipment.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning of equipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to refine requirements and ensure successful deployment.
• Maintain documentation including BOMs, schematics, drawings, and revision control.

• Proficiency with any CAD software required (Solid Works preferred).

High School

• 3+ years of experience designing and building custom manufacturing or automation equipment (or strong hands‑on portfolio).
• Experience with machining (manual or CNC) and basic fabrication (welding, cutting, etc.).
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and control panel wiring.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, sensors, motion control, and industrial automation components.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently from concept through completion.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead full lifecycle equipment development (design it, build it, run it), and a creative, hands‑on engineering environment where your work directly impacts production efficiency and innovation - this is the position for you! Apply today!

Spherion is a local staffing and recruiting firm based in Bryan, Texas. We specialize in helping great candidates find their dream jobs.