Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | Machine Design & Automation

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Salary: $105,000 - $135,000 per year.

This Jobot job is hosted by:
Jennifer Smith.

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• Bonus Program
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Full benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
• Life Insurance coverage

• Troubleshoot and improve industrial machinery, automated production equipment, and manufacturing systems
• Perform root‑cause analysis and develop sustainable corrective actions to improve equipment reliability
• Design and modify machine components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies using Solid Works or similar CAD software
• Create and document engineering solutions that can be effectively communicated to production, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Support fabrication, machine modifications, retrofits, and equipment upgrades
• Work directly on the production floor with operators, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and management
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting, controls, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and automation systems
• Lead equipment improvement and process optimization projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Support new equipment installations, testing, validation, and production launches
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput, quality, and equipment uptime

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, equipment engineering, machine design, or industrial equipment experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills
• Experience designing and improving industrial equipment or custom machinery
• CAD experience required;
  Solid Works strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams
• Experience with automation systems and PLC troubleshooting preferred
• Hands‑on experience working directly with manufacturing equipment and production systems
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts across multiple departments
• Self‑directed problem solver with strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Custom Machinery
• Packaging Equipment
• Industrial Automation
• Machine Building
• OEM Equipment Manufacturing
• Food Processing Equipment
• Conveyor & Material Handling Systems
• Robotics & Automation Integration
• Tool & Die
• Fabrication
• Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
• Steel & Metals
• CNC Machinery
• Process Equipment

Preferred

Skills:

Solid Works, AutoCAD, Machine Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Engineering, PLC Troubleshooting, Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Design, Electro‑Mechanical Systems, Controls, Robotics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Capital Projects, Equipment Reliability, Industrial Machinery, Blueprint Reading, Schematic Interpretation, Sensors, Motors, VFDs, Conveyors, Packaging Equipment.

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