Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Drive Unit

What To Expect

A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that engineers will start with strengths in a given field (3D CAD drawing, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, detection sensors, HMI scripting, run down, press equipment and equipment calibration) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them.

This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment.

• Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime, working with the support of the Maintenance team.
• Act as a leader of cross‑functional teams while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory. Diagnose equipment failures, find root cause, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability.
• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification.
• Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in the assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands‑on support to the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve Preventative and Predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner.
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff 70%, Siemens 30%). Program and teach industrial 6‑axis robots (Fanuc) to sequence complex, multi‑station machinery for material pick‑and‑place, fastening, force assembly, and conveyance applications.
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, and improvement working with the Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor or other teams.

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC programming (Primarily Beckhoff and/or Siemens), troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Allen Bradley programming language is preferred.
• Experience commissioning and improving equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred.
• 6+ years in a highly automated, high‑volume manufacturing facility. Safety, ergonomics, change‑point management, spare parts management, and total productive maintenance are a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem‑solving techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high‑level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred.
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, pneumatics, and electrical schematics.
• Able to work with vision detection systems, visual inspection to detect product issues. Cognex and Keyence are preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience dealing with precision equipment for calibration and equipment alignment. Good fundamental understanding of the mechanical processes such as bending, twisting, and general machining. Welding experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross‑functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal.
• Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence. Willing to perform shift work (weekends) and overtime as required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building,…