Sr. Equipment Engineer (Mechatronics)

Job Title: Sr. Equipment Engineer (Mechatronics)

Pay Rate: $45/hr to $55/hr (DOE)

Job Type: Contract-to-hire

Location: Weirton, WV

Zip Code: 26062

Keywords: #MechatronicsEngineerJobs, #EquipmentEngineerJobs, #AutomationEngineerJobs #MachineDesignJobs

Job Summary:

In this role, you will use your deep familiarity with a variety of manufacturing equipment to lead the ramp up of production while maintaining quality. From assisting in commissioning to developing maintenance strategies, you will be responsible for optimizing and owning first-of-its-kind equipment. You will drive the identification and resolution of issues and lead the design of creative tooling that minimizes downtime and enables a highly efficient process.

Responsibilities:

• Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Define and implement OEE and equipment performance metrics to identify loss drivers and prioritize improvement work.
• Translate production data and downtime trends into clear problem statements, project scopes, and execution plans.
• Lead equipment-focused improvement projects, including mechanical, tooling, fixturing, and station layout changes.
• Create and maintain CAD designs and drawings to develop hardware solutions that address reliability, ergonomics, quality, and throughput issues.
• Respond to production events with a root-cause, system-level mindset, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and controls actions to restore and improve performance.
• Support installation, commissioning, and ramp of new equipment, including active participation in design reviews, FATs, and SATs from an equipment owner perspective.
• Optimize equipment parameters and station configuration in collaboration with production and quality teams.
• Provide hands-on floor support in a high-volume manufacturing environment and establish standards to reduce repeat issues.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of applicable experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, such as furnaces, web or powder handling equipment, mixers, resistance welders, and laminators
• Demonstrated experience in equipment engineering within a production or manufacturing environment, including system ownership.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues under production pressure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across equipment, controls, manufacturing, quality, and operations to drive execution and results.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.