Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Optimus

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test of manufacturing equipment
• Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using the 5S methodology
• Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability
• Identify and drive continuous improvement, automation, and cost reduction programs
• Drive process control and process development, specifically in the areas of quality and equipment capability
• Work independently and with vendors to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications
• Utilize knowledge of electrical and mechanical assemblies to predict equipment failure modes and proactively set and establish preventative maintenance schedules
• Perform trials through engineering change control to test the effect of equipment improvements
• Actively use data visualization tools to quantitatively evaluate and track machine performance and create programs to improve relevant metrics
• Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical and electrical experience in a production environment
• Proficiency with electrical and pneumatic schematics and creation in tools like AutoCAD & EPLAN
• Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
• Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, data collection systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve positive results with multiple vendors and meeting timelines and budgets
• Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
• Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment. Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
• Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels
• Experience in leading team of engineers