Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, PCS

About the Role

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 expectation is that engineers will start with strengths in a given field (AUTOCAD, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, Python, HMI scripting, etc) and then learn all other areas. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sustain 24x7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• 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 an 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.
• Create, implement, and improve Preventative and Predictive Maintenance documents and schedules.
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Siemens and Beckhoff).
• Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc, Epson).
• Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding, and conveyance applications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC (Siemens or Beckhoff preferred) programming, motion control, and safety devices.
• Vision system (Cognex preferred) development & qualification experience.
• Robotics (Fanuc, Epson) experience - programming and IR vision.
• Experience commissioning and improving equipment.
• Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities.
• Experience developing and improving HMIs.
• Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, and Spare Parts Management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly.
• Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W), or Eight Disciplines (8D).
• Able to resolve high-level performance issues into addressable actions.
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools as well as general machining.
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.