Equipment Engineer

Job Title: Equipment Engineer

Job Description

As an Equipment Engineer in the Machining department, you will be responsible for creating new equipment designs or modifying existing ones to enhance efficiency, performance, and reliability, while considering factors such as cost, materials, and manufacturing constraints.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation and modification of equipment, ensuring proper setup and testing prior to operational use.

• Conduct virtual builds and carry out equipment checks during the development of new models.

• Lead the diagnosis of equipment issues, analyze root causes, and develop effective countermeasures.

• Examine and interpret data to recognize patterns and enhance equipment performance.

• Manage projects and associated design modifications to ensure equipment production capacity is sustained.

• Communicate with colleagues, management, and other departments to provide updates on equipment status, identify maintenance requirements, and resolve production issues.

• Lead the identification and resolution of equipment malfunctions, conduct preventative maintenance, and supervise repair processes to minimize operational downtime.

• Ensure that equipment complies with safety and company quality standards.

• Manage equipment-related investment projects, including development, design, specification, and installation.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in engineering and equipment engineering.

• Experience with CNC machining, CNC programming, G Code, and M Code.

• Mechanical engineering knowledge, including FMEA and CMM.

• Equipment installation and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform downtime analysis.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year Engineer degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 2-6 years of engineering experience based on education.

• Experience with identifying and solving equipment issues promptly.

• Leadership skills and ability to teach others.

• Strong data analysis and countermeasure activity skills.

• Prior experience with CMMS systems.

• Ability to create technical presentations.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Work Environment

You will work within the Machining department, utilizing advanced machining technologies and equipment. The role requires collaboration with various departments to ensure smooth operations and compliance with quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.