Equipment Engineer - PLC & Process Optimization

X-FAB; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

X-FAB in Lubbock, TX, is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to support and improve equipment availability, scrap reduction, and total cost of ownership. You will interface with manufacturing, process engineering, and vendors to resolve complex equipment and production problems.

Responsibilities include maintaining PLC programs, repairing process equipment, identifying root causes of downtime, training technicians, and establishing PM schedules with spare part stock levels.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• Experience with PLC programming and equipment troubleshooting is expected.
• Knowledge of high voltage and high vacuum systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the Equipment Engineering group's PLC programs.
• Repair and maintain process equipment.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering groups, and vendors regarding process and production problems.
• Identify and correct root causes of scrap and chronic downtime.
• Train new employees and assist technicians as needed.
• Become an expert on equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Set PM schedules and procedures and stock levels for spare parts.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI Display programming

C coding (C, C++, etc.)

High voltage systems

High vacuum systems

Process chemical handling

Communication and teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GE software

Keyence Ladder Builder

Red Lion HMI

Maple Systems HMI

Job description

X-FAB in Lubbock, TX, is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to support and improve equipment availability, scrap reduction, and total cost of ownership. You will interface with manufacturing, process engineering, and vendors to resolve complex equipment and production problems.

Responsibilities include maintaining PLC programs, repairing process equipment, identifying root causes of downtime, training technicians, and establishing PM schedules with spare part stock levels.