Manufacturing Engineer

Evolving Solution Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

LaMotte Company, a long‑standing water analysis solutions provider, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Newark, DE to lead electro‑mechanical and automation projects. You will guide maintenance teams, optimize PLCs, and manage equipment installation and testing in a controlled environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–10 years of related experience, with at least 2 years in leadership over electrical/HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field with chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience with automated equipment, PLC, and hands-on experience. Certifications are a plus.
• 2+ years of leadership experience with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Prior leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures engineering team members, contractors, and other maintenance related individuals work safely and comply with all applicable safe work practices/procedures.
• Keeps equipment relevant to market trends by upgrading PLCs, controls, and automation to improve overall efficiency.
• Develop strategic equipment planning for future business budget preparation.
• Develops and conducts Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when equipment is completed.
• Manages and participates in equipment installation, start up, and testing.
• Trains equipment operators and Maintenance team on operation and care of equipment.
• Aids in the development of equipment preventive maintenance (PM) practices and spare part stocking levels.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electro-mechanical

Industrial knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Automation controls

HVAC systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Full Time Newark, DE, US

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (ME)

Department: Operations

Location: 110 Lake Dr, Newark, DE 19702

Reports to: Production Manager or Vice President of Operations & Quality

Position Summary:

The successful applicant for this position must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field with chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial with minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in electro‑mechanical, automated equipment, PLC, and/or hands on experience. Also required is 2 years’ leadership experience with electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC systems. Must be able to transport (safely carry objects/materials within same facility/location) up to 50 lbs., operate shop equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Further requirements include ability to: read and understand technical instructions and manuals; experience and skills in areas relating to building construction and modification; knowledge of total productive maintenance techniques; automation experience and the ability to learn LaMotte specific automation controls for customized production equipment; ability to service, manage, control, and monitor low humidity environments; and ability to work based on guidance and without supervision. The position may require travel to suppliers and frequent visits to Lamotte’s Chestertown, MD facility. This role works closely with the facility maintenance team analyzing and improving overall equipment efficiency.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field with chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred.
  • 5-10 years’ experience with automated equipment, PLC, and hands‑on experience. Certifications are a plus.
  • 2+ years of experience leadership experience with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
  • Prior leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Primary Responsibilities
  • Ensures engineering team members, contractors, and other maintenance related individuals work safely and comply with all applicable safe work practices/procedures.
  • Keeps equipment relevant to market trends by upgrading PLCs, controls, and automation to improve overall efficiency.
  • Develop strategic equipment planning for future business budget preparation.
  • Works directly with new equipment manufacturers following LaMotte’s Operational Excellence program:
    • Develop equipment specifications.
    • Approves mechanical drawings.
    • Resolves any issues.
    • Develops and conducts Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when equipment is completed.
    • Manages and participates in equipment installation, start up, and testing.
  • Trains LaMotte’s equipment operators and Maintenance team on the operation and care of equipment.
  • Troubleshoots and addresses equipment failures/issues.
  • Aids in the development of equipment preventative maintenance (PM) practices and spare part stocking levels.
  • Assures that LaMotte proprietary automation equipment operates, has spare parts, and that maintenance personnel are trained on robotics, vision systems, controls, and custom human machine interfaces (HMIs).
  • Attends daily production and weekly Operations & Quality Leadership Team meetings.
  • Ensures that all LaMotte specific humidity requirements are met for high control environmental rooms, and that all monitoring equipment properly detects out of specification conditions within the LaMotte Building Management Alarm System.
  • Leads and participates in Kaizen events as needed to obtain step-function improvements in performance or cost reduction.
  • Identifies, develops, justifies, plans, and implements capital projects to improve equipment facility, business growth, and facilities reliability and performance, without compromising LaMotte specific environmental specifications.
  • Works with R&D, QA, and Operations, investigates problematic production processes and/or products using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE and other sound engineering techniques. This may be done independently or as part of a team.
  • Conducts oneself professionally and leads by example. Maintains confidentiality of company information and personnel information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.
  • Strong diligence and commitment to integrity.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift, move, or transport up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive laboratory tasks.
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, lab coat and, as needed, a chemical respirator.
• Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc., and cooperates in resolving such issues as well. For example, requests assistance when systems prevent the efficient performance of duties or when a system fails.
• Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtain additional training, as necessary.
• Floats to and works in other manufacturing areas as needed.
• Complies with all company policies (i.e., personnel, safety, etc.).

Environmental Factors & Mental / Physical Demands

• Works indoors in a temperature‑controlled laboratory environment with routine exposure to chemicals, powders, and testing solutions (training and PPE provided).
• May occasionally perform tasks inside a fume hood or near ventilation equipment.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. as part of normal laboratory and material‑handling activities.
• Must be able to visually distinguish colors for tests involving color changes or comparison.
• Requires the ability to focus on detailed tasks, follow written procedures, and maintain accuracy during repetitive testing.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a chemical respirator depending on the task.

About Us:

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.