Automation & Equipment Engineer (High-Volume Manufacturing)

Redwood Materials; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking an Equipment Engineer to join the Production Engineering team in Sparks, NV. The role focuses on operating, sustaining, and improving manufacturing equipment across automated and semi-automated lines, leveraging PLC programming, 3D CAD, robotics, and vision systems.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in high-volume environments, strong problem-solving skills, and a readiness to learn new skillsets while driving improvements in equipment reliability and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a high-volume environment.
• 2+ years of experience developing and improving HMIs and with PLC programming, motion control, safety devices.
• Experience with 2D/3D modeling software (AutoCAD and SolidWorks/CATIA preferred).
• Experience teaching and troubleshooting vision systems (Cognex and Keyence preferred).
• Experience commissioning and improving equipment with a proven OEE improvement track record.
• Experience coding/debugging End of Line Test machines.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to learn systems quickly using structured problem solving (DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5W, 8D).
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting; proficient with Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, and linear programming software.

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 cross-functional improvement projects to enhance production lines and equipment serviceability.
• Provide expert support to the Maintenance team and train technicians.
• Create and improve preventative and predictive maintenance documents and schedules with the maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot ladder logic to identify controls issues and program ladder logic (Beckhoff). Familiarity with Atlas Copco torque tool system for troubleshooting and improvement.
• Participate in spare parts analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, and communication with vendors.

Skills

PLC programming

3D CAD

Robotics

Vision systems

OEE improvement

Preventive Maintenance

DMAIC/8D problem solving

End of Line Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

CMMS

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking an Equipment Engineer to join the Production Engineering team in Sparks, NV. The role focuses on operating, sustaining, and improving manufacturing equipment across automated and semi-automated lines, leveraging PLC programming, 3D CAD, robotics, and vision systems.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in high-volume environments, strong problem-solving skills, and a readiness to learn new skillsets while driving improvements in equipment reliability and