Equipment Engineer — Automation & Uptime Optimizer

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

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.