Equipment engineer

Job Description

The Advanced Process Equipment Engineer is technical support for Critical Production Equipment that is considered to be or has potential to become an Advanced Production System.

• Advanced Production systems include production systems controlled by a computer interface, programed logic controller, or custom-built configuration.
• Monitor and update equipment inventory records.
• Purchase new equipment and supplies as needed.
• Troubleshoot any problems that arise with equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections to ensure safety and compliance within standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure the Advanced Equipment machine configurations are standardized and in accordance with configuration drawings across all facilities.
• Ensure the Advanced Equipment machine settings match the published work instruction settings.
• Support Manufacturing Control system improvement and energy consumption reduction efforts.
• Propose opportunities for improvement in operation, safety, and efficiency of production equipment.
• Ensure proposed process and machine improvements are implemented in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain and utilize internally developed Troubleshooting manuals to resolve all machine issues.
• Ensure all Advanced Equipment machine spare parts are readily available when required.
• Evaluation and adjustment of all Total Preventative Maintenance tasks associated with Advanced Equipment.
• Validation of specialized tooling and update of drawings
• Recording of all machine issues in the MS facilities in the Machine Issues Database.
• Report out monthly metrics.
• Updates for Machine Operation Manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Complementary Description

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• This position requires hands on equipment modification and maintenance.
• This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time.
• This position requires lifting of up to 30lbs.
• The work environment is a mix of office and manufacturing floor environments with moderate noise.
• Some travel required (approximately 20%).

Job Requirements

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 2 years of experience in equipment support with hands on maintenance of specialized process equipment.

Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and equipment management software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

N / A

Specificity of the job

• Some travel required (approximately 20%)

Last updated : 2024-05-09