Assembly & Laser Systems Engineer

Gestamp Automoción S.A.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Automoción S.A. is seeking a Process Engineer to lead troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement for assembly and laser equipment. You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and optimize equipment performance.

The role oversees projects from concept through implementation, develops preventive maintenance programs, and provides leadership and technical guidance to maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field as preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in an assembly and/or laser manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts on assembly and laser equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on OEM recommendations.
• Support maintenance technicians in repair and upkeep of machinery.
• Perform machine repairs to support production requirements.
• Lead PLC logic changes to improve equipment performance.
• Plan and execute equipment improvement projects within budgets and timelines.
• Lead uptime and downtime reduction initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement to increase productivity and quality while reducing costs.
• Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis for equipment issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance leadership

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC-based machinery

Job description

Gestamp Automoción S.A. is seeking a Process Engineer to lead troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement for assembly and laser equipment. You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and optimize equipment performance.

The role oversees projects from concept through implementation, develops preventive maintenance programs, and provides leadership and technical guidance to maintenance personnel.