Equipment Engineer

Job TitleESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Perform preventative maintenance to equipment to maximize equipment up time and operation in accordance with equipment manufacturers recommendationsTrouble shoot and repair various pieces of production equipment in support of overall operational efficiencyTrain machine operators on the set up, operation, and maintain of equipment;Develop and implement Design Of Experiment (DOE) to validate and release equipment to manufacturingExecute outlined qualification plans to insure manufacturing equipment performs repeatable and consistent output verifying the equipment meets the equipment manufacturers stated capabilitiesGenerate and update equipment programs and operational procedures for use by front line operatorsEvaluate equipment installations and recommend design modifications to improve through-put minimizing system malfunctions and down timeResearch, develop, and establish preventative maintenance procedures for manufacturing equipmentMaintain, adjust, diagnose, and repair company mechanicalLocate, evaluate, and resolve mechanical equipment problems. Install software upgrades on existing equipmentResearch outside sources to locate new equipment necessary for operations. Evaluate new equipment capabilities. Identify utility requirements. Develop justification report. Set up and install new equipmentManage and coordinate outside services for equipment repair as well as contractors for facility updatesOTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain work now and to meet schedules and quality requirements.Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderlyParticipate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements,Perform other related duties as assigned.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:Various Hand toolsDigital Multi-meter (DVM)Computer and usual peripheralsstandard office equipmentmechanical equipmentmeasuring devicesOscilloscopeREQUIRED:Associate degree or Graduate of Technical School2-3 years experience on job or Trade School Graduate with experience10% Travel for TrainingBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, STD, and LTD Vacation Time Sick Time Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Pet Insurance Legal Insurance offered through Allstate Critical Illness, Hospitalization and Accident Insurance offered through AllstateQualificationsBehaviors:PreferredEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivations:PreferredSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpEducation:RequiredAssociates or better.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.