Equipment Engineer – Manufacturing & Reliability

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time-off

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Medical, dental and vision coverage

Mindfulness programs

Job summary

GRAIL is seeking an Equipment Engineer 2 to provide professional engineering support for evaluating, installing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and automation systems. This full-time, on-site role is based at our Durham, NC office and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 1+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include data-driven analyses, installation support, advanced maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automated manufacturing systems and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards applicable to medical device environments.

Responsibilities

• Conducts professional engineering analyses to assess equipment performance and reliability.
• Supports installation, modification, and qualification of laboratory manufacturing equipment.
• Executes advanced maintenance, repair, and technical adjustments on complex equipment.
• Applies structured problem-solving to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
• Develops and maintains engineering documentation and change records.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supports preventive and predictive maintenance programs and data-driven reliability enhancements.
• Performs testing, calibration, and verification to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Exercises professional judgment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Reading schematics

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline

Job description

GRAIL is seeking an Equipment Engineer 2 to provide professional engineering support for evaluating, installing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and automation systems. This full-time, on-site role is based at our Durham, NC office and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 1+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include data-driven analyses, installation support, advanced maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve