Equipment Engineer

Function/Duties:

Provide equipment engineering support. Work to improve equipment availability, scrap, and cost of ownership. Interface with manufacturing, process engineering, vendors, and others in the equipment engineering group to resolve equipment and production problems.

Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining the Equipment Engineering group’s PLC programs

Have the ability to repair and maintain process equipment

Interface with manufacturing, engineering groups, and vendors regarding process and production problems

Identify and correct root causes of scrap and chronic downtime

Train new employees and assist technicians as needed

Become an expert on equipment repair and troubleshooting

Set PM schedules and procedures and stock levels for spare parts

Current Skills/

Competencies:

Proficiency in PLC programming and their implementation, prefer GE software and Keyence Ladder Builder Proficiency with HMI Display programming and implementation, i.e. Red Lion, Maple Systems Ability to program in any variation of “C coding”, i.e. C, C+, C++Knowledge of high voltage systems and troubleshooting

Knowledge of high vacuum systems and troubleshooting a plus Ability to safely handle process chemicals

Good verbal and written communication skills; good problem solving and decision making skills

Must be a proven team player and self-starter

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Skills Background: B.S. degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience in a technical field.