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Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | Machine Design & Automation

$105k - $150k

Jobot

Global Manufacturing Company looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with Industrial hands on Design experience. CAD/Solidworks a must!

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Salary: $105,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing U.S. manufacturing organization focused on high-volume production, automation, and continuous improvement across modern food manufacturing operations.

Why join us?
  • Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
  • Bonus Program
  • 401 K with generous company match
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
  • Life Insurance coverage

Job Details

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

We're seeking a highly hands-on Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to support, improve, and design industrial manufacturing equipment, automation systems, tooling, and production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an engineering-first role for someone who enjoys working directly on the production floor, troubleshooting equipment failures, performing root cause analysis, designing mechanical solutions, and communicating technical concepts across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical design skills with practical manufacturing experience and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to solve problems.

What You'll Do
Troubleshoot and improve industrial machinery, automated production equipment, and manufacturing systems
Perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable corrective actions to improve equipment reliability
Design and modify machine components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Create and document engineering solutions that can be effectively communicated to production, maintenance, and leadership teams
Support fabrication, machine modifications, retrofits, and equipment upgrades
Work directly on the production floor with operators, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and management
Assist with PLC troubleshooting, controls, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and automation systems
Lead equipment improvement and process optimization projects
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
Support new equipment installations, testing, validation, and production launches
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput, quality, and equipment uptime

What We're Looking For
5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Machine Design, or Industrial Equipment experience
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Experience designing and improving industrial equipment or custom machinery
CAD experience required; SolidWorks strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams
Experience with automation systems and PLC troubleshooting preferred
Hands-on experience working directly with manufacturing equipment and production systems
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts across multiple departments
Self-directed problem solver with strong organizational and prioritization skills

Ideal Backgrounds:

Custom Machinery
Packaging Equipment
Industrial Automation
Machine Building
OEM Equipment Manufacturing
Food Processing Equipment
Conveyor & Material Handling Systems
Robotics & Automation Integration
Tool & Die
Fabrication
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Steel & Metals
CNC Machinery
Process Equipment

Preferred Skills
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Machine Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Engineering, PLC Troubleshooting, Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Design, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Controls, Robotics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Capital Projects, Equipment Reliability, Industrial Machinery, Blueprint Reading, Schematic Interpretation, Sensors, Motors, VFDs, Conveyors, Packaging Equipment.

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