Equipment Engineer

FACILITIES

Rocket Lab’s Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Equipment Engineer I has ownership of the maintenance and calibration of all equipment used in production at Rocket Lab's Headquarters and Engine Development Center. You'll be responsible for developing and/or maintaining the asset register, maintenance system, maintenance plans and completing maintenance activities.

• Maintain, and carry out preventative maintenance requirements for each piece of equipment in our Long Beach facilities (including CNC machines, Inspection equipment, Testing equipment, 3d Printers, Vacuum Pumps, Air Compressors, Chillers, Ultrasonic Machines, EDM Machines, etc.)
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment, disassembling and reassembling of actuators, Flow, Pressure, Density, Temperature Meters, Positive and Non-positive displacement pumps, and valves (including but not limited to Gate, Globe, Ball, Butterfly, Check, Pressure, Double Block and Diaphragm).
• Vendor relationship coordination for repairs and scheduling major maintenance for all equipment.
• Maintain internal maintenance schedules as well as vendor preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage all equipment on LN and upload service documents, update equipment lists, and maintain asset validation.
• Assist with the implementation of the company Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Assist with maintaining a system for calibration of critical tools and equipment across Long Beach Sites.
• Assist with the creation of technician training documents for SOPs.

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of equipment maintenance experience (in lieu of a degree) in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• Experience with standard Microsoft office applications.
• Experience working with mechanical components and troubleshooting electrical systems on equipment.
• Experience interpreting schematics and equipment manuals.

• Skilled trade, aeronautical or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Gantt charts and planning software.
• Comfortability working with new systems and software.
• Knowledge of Infor LN and/or Hippo or equivalent CMMS package.
• Implemented new CMMS systems in production environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Takes initiative and can work with minimal guidance.
• Remains calm under pressure and an excellent communicator.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
• Availability to work long hours and weekends as needed based on test and launch schedules.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Other perks include:
Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check…