Automation & Equipment Engineer — 24/7 High-Volume Ops

Redwood Materials; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks an Equipment Engineer to sustain and improve automated production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will apply PLC programming, 2D/3D CAD tools, robotics and vision systems to optimize performance and reduce downtime.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, on-call support, and collaboration with maintenance teams to implement preventative maintenance plans and equipment upgrades for reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Proven experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for equipment performance and improvement of multiple production processes.
• Support 24/7 production by responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability and process capability.
• Become expert level on all equipment and train technicians.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance documents and schedules.

Skills

PLC programming

3D CAD

Robotics

Vision systems

HMI development

Beckhoff controls

OEE improvement

Preventative maintenance

Maintenance troubleshooting

DMAIC/8D

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Ignition

Beckhoff

CMMS

Job description

Redwood Materials seeks an Equipment Engineer to sustain and improve automated production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will apply PLC programming, 2D/3D CAD tools, robotics and vision systems to optimize performance and reduce downtime.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, on-call support, and collaboration with maintenance teams to implement preventative maintenance plans and equipment upgrades for reliability.