Equipment Engineer

Job Title:

Equipment Engineer

Job Description

This Equipment Engineer role focuses on supporting ongoing and new projects by leading melting process installations, coordinating equipment logistics, and serving as a key liaison between vendors, design teams, facilities, and manufacturing. You will review layouts, contribute to design improvements, and provide onsite installation leadership to ensure that equipment installations use the most up-to-date technology and meet project objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale expansion projects with significant capital budgets and to collaborate with global technology partners.

Responsibilities

* Lead melting process equipment installations, providing guidance through fabrication, installation, construction activities, and start-up of the melting process equipment.

* Promote and apply sound project management practices within the melt technology area to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope.

* Adapt and implement new equipment installation technologies when they are needed and justified for project and process improvement.

* Investigate and recommend equipment modifications to the technology area design team to improve performance, reliability, or maintainability.

* Manage logistics of incoming equipment orders, ensuring timely delivery, proper documentation, and coordination with project schedules.

* Serve as the first point of contact between vendors and the project team, facilitating clear communication and resolving issues quickly.

* Provide onsite support at internal and external vendor locations throughout the fabrication process and during final equipment checkout.

* Collaborate with design teams to review layouts and ensure that the most up-to-date technology and best practices are accurately reflected in design documentation.

* Work closely with facilities and manufacturing teams to gather feedback and incorporate improvements into equipment and process designs.

* Provide the project or task with innovative thinking and strong problem-solving skills while maintaining a customer-focused mindset.

* Offer direction and guidance to team members to develop and strengthen their installation competencies and technical capabilities.

* Provide CAD support as needed, including the use of AutoCAD for reviewing and updating design drawings.

* Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.

* Participate in commissioning activities, ensuring equipment is installed, tested, and brought into service according to project requirements.

* Support equipment troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance.

* Travel to worldwide operations as required for project meetings, equipment installation, and commissioning, with travel frequency and duration varying by project stage and status.

* Support off-hours conference calls and meetings with international project teams as needed to align schedules and maintain project momentum.

* Work extended hours, including some Saturday shifts, during periods of high project workload or construction to meet project objectives.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

* Minimum of 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and/or project management.

* Demonstrated project management experience, including managing timelines and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

* Experience with manufacturing processes, particularly in equipment-intensive environments.

* Hands-on experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

* Proficiency with AutoCAD and ability to provide CAD support for design review and updates.

* Ability to create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to equipment and processes.

* Strong skills in process improvement and equipment design considerations.

* Proven ability to manage vendors and timelines, including acting as a primary point of contact.

* Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking with a customer-focused approach.

* Ability to support off-hours and extended work schedules to meet project needs.

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