Senior Equipment Engineer

Position Title: Senior Equipment Engineer, Operations Duration: 6-month contract to hire Location: Weirton, WV Pay Range: $60-68/hr Role Summary: Senior Equipment Engineer responsible for owning, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment; supporting new equipment commissioning/ramp-up; and driving reliability, quality, and throughput improvements. What You’ll Do: Own equipment performance, reliability, OEE, and continuous improvement. Analyze downtime and production data to identify issues and improvement opportunities. Lead equipment improvement projects involving mechanical, tooling, fixturing, and layouts. Create and maintain CAD designs/drawings — CAD is a must-have. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues using root-cause analysis. Support equipment installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and production ramp-up. Optimize equipment parameters and station configurations. Provide hands-on manufacturing floor support and prevent recurring issues. What You’ll Bring: 5+ years of equipment/manufacturing engineering experience; 7+ preferred. Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong manufacturing equipment experience, especially furnaces and robotic equipment; experience with web/powder handling, mixers, resistance welders, or laminators is a plus. Strong hands-on troubleshooting and system-ownership experience. Ability to identify root causes and resolve issues under production pressure. Strong cross-functional collaboration with Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.