Equipment Design Engineer

As an Equipment Design Engineer
, you will be responsible for developing fully automated production tooling as well as making continuous improvements to our pre-existing equipment for the manufacturing of electrical systems within vehicles and other electrical platforms. This role will involve rapid, efficient responses to real-time issues, and then driving permanent resolutions and improvements in collaboration with our process and operations staff, as well as driving continuous improvement of our preventative maintenance programs.

• Design, develop, test, and launch production equipment within our US-based manufacturing facilities.
• Create technical documentation, including but not limited to:
  • Detailed part/assembly drawings
  • Product specifications
  • BOMs
  • Technical reports/analysis
• Drive research to identify optimal materials and technologies to ensure a cost-effective and user-friendly solution.
• Support troubleshooting and RCA for equipment-related issues during design, installation, and operation.
• Generate cost estimates for equipment, labor, and materials within an equipment design.
• Systematically apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software components to identify and solve problems.
• Work closely with Equipment Engineers, Process Engineers, and Operators to meet equipment requirements and improve existing systems.
• Work hands‑on with roll‑to‑roll web handling and processing equipment, including rollers, drives, edge guides, brakes, and steering mechanisms.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
• Hands‑on experience as an Equipment Design Engineer, Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, or similar experience.
• Experience with design, assembly, and/or maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment strongly preferred.

• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology.
• Strong organizational skills and a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast‑paced start‑up setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to use hand and machine tools safely.

• Extensive background in using Solid Works or similar.
• Experience using PLC and device configuration software.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience developing discrete simulation models.
• Experience with extracting and analyzing manufacturing data.
• Experience with assembly and/or maintenance of roll‑to‑roll manufacturing equipment.

We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly based on level and years of experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Salaried Exempt

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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