Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Ralliant; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 66,900 - 124,300; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant in Fairport, NY is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer to support manufacturing operations, automation, and continuous improvement. You will troubleshoot complex equipment, design process improvements, and manage capital projects with vendors to enhance uptime and OEE.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency with PLCs, CAD, and lean methods is expected, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing operations, industrial automation, or production equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems, industrial controls, motors, sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience with PLC-based automation systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience with capital projects and vendor/contractor management.
• Proficiency in CAD and technical documentation development.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and performance metrics.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience applying AI tools to improve productivity and engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Design, develop, and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling, and production equipment.
• Support capital equipment projects, including specification development, vendor management, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain equipment standards, technical documentation, preventive maintenance strategies, and engineering procedures.
• Analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve uptime, throughput, and OEE.
• Support automation and controls projects involving PLCs, sensors, motion control systems, robotics, and industrial networks.
• Conduct risk assessments, failure analyses, and corrective action investigations to improve system reliability.
• Work with external suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to support facility and production improvements.
• Support and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.

Skills

PLC-based automation systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project coordination

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Location: Fairport, NY

Pay Range: 66,900.00 - 124,300.00 (local currency)

Your Impact

As an Electromechanical Engineer, you will provide technical support for Qualitrol's manufacturing operations by supporting production equipment, automation systems, and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure the quality and reliability of our products. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve equipment performance, optimize manufacturing processes, support new product introductions, and implement engineering solutions that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Design, develop, and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling, and production equipment.
• Support capital equipment projects, including specification development, vendor management, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain equipment standards, technical documentation, preventive maintenance strategies, and engineering procedures.
• Analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve uptime, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Support automation and controls projects involving PLCs, sensors, motion control systems, robotics, and industrial networks.
• Conduct risk assessments, failure analyses, and corrective action investigations to improve system reliability.
• Work with external suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to support facility and production improvements.
• Support and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience supporting manufacturing operations, industrial automation, or production equipment.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, industrial controls, motors, sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience with PLC-based automation systems and manufacturing equipment troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing capital projects and working with equipment vendors and contractors.
• Proficiency in CAD software and technical documentation development.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, project coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience applying AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity and engineering workflows, and a willingness to continuously learn and integrate emerging AI technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].