Equipment Engineer

Job Juncture; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an Equipment Engineer to join a prominent Binghamton, NY area manufacturer. The role focuses on reliability, troubleshooting, process improvement, and maximizing production uptime across automated and legacy equipment.

The candidate will diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and process issues, lead automation projects, and mentor technicians while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Mechatronics preferred; AAS considered with strong automation experience.
• 3+ years hands-on automation or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills; working knowledge of PLC/HMI and industrial controls; advanced PLC programming not required.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment including machine vision, robotics, motion systems, pneumatics, sensors, tooling/fixtures, welding, or automated inspection.
• Strong shop-floor manufacturing experience, project leadership, root-cause solving, and equipment/vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, commission, and optimize automated equipment and legacy machinery to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and process issues involving PLC/HMI systems, machine vision, robotics, and sensors.
• Lead equipment and automation projects including vendor coordination, installation, validation, and production ramp-up.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and outside vendors while mentoring less-experienced staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC/HMI systems

Project leadership

Root cause analysis

Team mentorship

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

AAS in electro-mechanical/automation

Tools

Machine vision

Robotics

Automation equipment

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Engineer to join an established advanced components manufacturer in the Binghamton, NY area.

This is a hands-on equipment engineering role focused on equipment reliability, troubleshooting, process improvement, and optimization. You’ll work directly with a mix of automated and legacy manufacturing equipment to improve performance, reduce downtime, and maximize production uptime.

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot, commission, and optimize new automated equipment and existing legacy machinery to maximize equipment uptime and production performance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and process-related issues involving PLC/HMI systems, machine vision, robotics, motion systems, pneumatics, welding, fastening, sensors, tooling, and fixtures.
• Use PLC/HMI systems primarily for equipment troubleshooting and problem localization, coordinating with equipment suppliers when programming changes or additional technical support are required.
• Lead equipment and automation projects including vendor coordination, installation, validation, production ramp-up, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, technicians, and outside vendors while providing technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers and technicians.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline preferred; AAS with strong electro-mechanical/automation experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of hands-on automation, equipment, or manufacturing engineering experience supporting production operations.
• Strong mechanical/electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of PLC/HMI and industrial controls; advanced PLC programming is not required.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment including machine vision, robotics, motion systems, pneumatics, sensors, tooling/fixtures, welding, fastening, or automated inspection.
• Strong shop-floor manufacturing experience, project leadership, root-cause problem solving, and equipment/vendor coordination skills.