Equipment Engineer

5193 Kalrez USA LLC; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an Area Equipment Engineer to provide engineering support for Unit issues impacting production at an on-site Newark, DE location. The role interfaces with reliability, process engineering and maintenance to implement systems-based improvements and mentorship to process engineers.

The candidate will lead in downtime RCIs, ensure accurate repair details and contribute to capital projects and maintenance planning while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Provide technical expertise on troubleshooting and ensuring equipment meets service conditions.
• Lead or contribute to downtime-related RCIs with engineering input on repair details.
• Ensure troubleshooting guides are created and kept up to date.
• Provide input on capital projects and work orders during turnarounds.
• Support unit-level OEE programs and participate in OEE reviews.
• Develop deep understanding of MTBF and improvement plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on with operators/technicians

Interpersonal communication

Leadership through influence

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Area Equipment Engineer

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Provides engineering support to the Unit issues that are impacting production. In this role the engineer provides technical expertise which may be equipment based or repair technique based which impacts the availability and maintainability of the Unit. Interfaces with plant reliability engineering, process engineer and maintenance team to implement systems-based efforts in respective areas and implement long term improvements. Provides coaching and mentorship to process engineers.

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Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Provides technical expertise to Unit personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.
• Leads/participates in downtime related RCIs For equipment that is critical for the process ensures that work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc. and if necessary provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data.
• Ensures troubleshooting guides are created as appropriate and kept up to date.
• Provides maintainability input to capital project process Support PSM elements as applicable During development of turnaround, provides input on development of work orders particularly on critical equipment requiring engineering review or input.
• Reliability reviewer on minor capital projects Leads unit level OEE programs and participates in OEE reviews.
• Provides deeper level understanding of MTBF (mean time between failure) and improvement plan.
• Works cross functionally to support continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience (manufacturing, reliability, engineering, etc.).
• The ability to solve problems and prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with operations, maintenance, and other functional groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence; able to take a \"hands-on\" approach with operators, technicians, and engineers to drive change and get results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Statistical Analysis (JMP, Minitab)
• Strategic thinking

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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