Equipment Engineer I

Jobtailor; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Brookfield, CT, is seeking an Equipment Engineer who will monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, perform maintenance, and maintain documentation. The role requires reading schematics, data analysis, and strong communication skills.

Ideal candidates have a 0–2 year background in equipment/maintenance engineering, familiarity with cleanroom environments, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, SPC concepts, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software tools.
• 0–2 years of equipment engineering, maintenance engineering, or related technical field experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, production or cleanroom environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, related technical field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and assist with troubleshooting to support performance and reliability.
• Perform routine support for corrective and preventive maintenance and improvements.
• Maintain equipment documentation including procedures and calibration schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors for service activities and technical support.
• Assist with equipment qualifications, re-qualifications, and validation activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations and data collection.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support installation, relocation, and decommissioning of equipment.
• Contribute to cross-functional improvement projects while learning company systems.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and EHS procedures.
• Travel 5–10% for training or installations.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Schematic reading

SPC concepts

Data analysis

Problem solving

Documentation

MS Office

Engineering software

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned manufacturing equipment and assist with troubleshooting activities to support equipment performance and reliability.
• Perform routine support for corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and equipment improvement activities to help maximize equipment uptime and performance.
• Maintain equipment documentation with guidance, including procedures, troubleshooting guides, and calibration schedules.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors under guidance for service activities, technical support, and equipment-related projects.
• Assist with equipment qualifications, re‑qualifications, and validation activities to support quality and process requirements.
• Participate in root cause investigations by gathering data and assisting with problem‑solving activities.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and assist in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, and decommissioning activities.
• Contribute to cross‑functional improvement projects focused on equipment performance, process efficiency, and manufacturing objectives while developing knowledge of company systems and processes.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and comply with all EHS procedures to support a safe work environment.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Travel occasional (5‑10%) for training, vendor support, FAT/SAT, or equipment installations.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, statistical process control (SPC) concepts, and structured problem‑solving methods.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software tools.
• 0–2 years of equipment engineering, maintenance engineering, or related technical field experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, production or cleanroom environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, related technical field or equivalent work experience.