Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Position: 07 - Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment
Req

Region:
Americas

Country: USA

State/Province:
Texas

City:  Fort Worth

** Summary*
* The Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment is responsible for the development, design, and sourcing of advanced manufacturing equipment to support operational and automation goals. This role bridges strategic automation procurement with hands-on technical lifecycle management-including line setup, validation, maintenance, and optimization to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining a safe, ergonomically sound, and highly efficient working environment.

** Detailed Description*
* Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

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** Automation Sourcing & Development:
** Lead the development, procurement, and implementation of off-the-shelf standard solutions and/or develop new standard automation setups to support customer manufacturing needs.

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** Line Installation & Rollout:
** Lead the end-to-end setup, installation, configuration, and qualification of eight new, high-complexity Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing lines at the Fort Worth facility.

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** Project Roadmap Support:
** Drive customer product roadmaps utilizing corporate Automation End-to-End (E2E) processes and tools, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Design for Automation Assembly (DFAA), and PM workbooks.

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** Validation & Testing:
** Resolve complex technical issues and lead rigorous equipment validation activities, such as Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

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** Performance Optimization:
** Plan and lead hardware and software improvements on automated lines by analyzing OEE data, machine capability studies, speed losses, and other key manufacturing metrics.

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** Infrastructure Support:
** Oversee and maintain specialized equipment infrastructure, including liquid cooling loops and secondary infrastructure supporting the Sunfish and Corgi production lines.

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** Maintenance & Asset Management:
** Develop, oversee, and execute robust preventative and predictive maintenance plans. Take accountability for the performance, maintenance, and global spare parts management for multiple machines within the value stream to avoid line degradation.

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** Cross-Functional Leadership:
** Partner closely with Process Engineering to ensure all equipment is statistically capable of meeting strict product manufacturing and quality requirements.

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** Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
** Act as the primary point of contact and own communication with internal stakeholders and external global equipment suppliers regarding technical specifications, designs, and engineering changes.

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** Continuous Improvement:
** Apply Lean Six Sigma and 5S methodologies to systematically eliminate waste, optimize line efficiency, and elevate overall quality.

** Knowledge/Skills/Competencies*
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** SMT Technology Expertise:
** Deep, full-lifecycle technical proficiency across full SMT lines, including Pick and Place systems, Screen Printers, Solder Paste application, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Solder Print Inspection (SPI), Reflow ovens, In-Circuit Testing (ICT), X-Ray inspection, rework, manual/selective soldering, and profiling.

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** Engineering & Analytical

Skills:

** Advanced troubleshooting capabilities, data analysis skills (SPC, capability indices), and root-cause analysis to systematically address machine failures.

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** Project & Team Leadership:
** Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to lead multi-million dollar equipment deployments and cross-functional teams.

** Physical Demands*
* + Duties are split between a structured office environment and a dynamic manufacturing facility floor.

+ Requires the ability to work the first shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

+ Position requires extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on computer monitors, technical engineering designs, and dense statistical data.

+ Frequent repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, software configuration, equipment handling, and tool usage) are required.

+ Up to 20% travel is required, including international travel to Thailand and China for specialized…