The Role
The Equipment Engineer is an integral part of the operations team and will be responsible for applying automation experience to assist in production line start up and long-term continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Own all aspects of equipment for the Powertrain manufacturing lines from equipment improvement to new equipment startup.
- Work collaboratively with design, product excellence, production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance and other cross-functional teams as the automation expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts.
- Lead mechanical design of equipment upgrades using Solidworks with a focus on serviceability and reliability.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to manufacture and install machinery and machine components.
- Become owner / subject matter expert on various systems and technologies to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Build training material, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment life cycle management.
- Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment, which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices.
- Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification.
- Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations.
- Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure sufficient repair strategies.
- Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Prefer 5+ years of experience in industrial automation design, repair and ownership.
- Proficiency with Solidworks required; Familiarity with CATIA and AutoCAD desired.
- Familiarity with PLC Controls (Allen Bradley), Fanuc robots and electrical troubleshooting desired.
- Experience with HMIs (FactoryTalk and Ignition) desired.
- Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
- Experience creating/updating electrical and fluid schematics.
- Working knowledge of common materials, coatings and machining processes.
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering concepts for high speed, high precision automation equipment, design and development process. (Kinematics, GD&T, Gage R&R).
- Experience with autom ation, material handling, assembly, machining, or process controls.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude required, including familiarity with common tools and mechanical inspection processes.
- Ability to manage vendors, contractors, and internal resources in a complex environment.
- Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.