Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

BELIMO Holding AG; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in Danbury, CT to optimize test procedures and equipment in collaboration with Manufacturing, R&D, and global teams. You will monitor production equipment, define requirements for new testing and automation, and ensure programs are reliable, documented, and traceable.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a technical field, 3+ years in automation, hands-on LabVIEW/PLC/Beckhoff experience, and willingness to travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or similar technical degree.
• 3+ years work experience in automation and/or fluidics/thermodynamics.
• Experience with LabVIEW, PLC Programming, and Beckhoff TwinCAT Structured Text in industrial applications.
• Knowledge of robotics and automation systems (hardware/ software).
• Understanding of programming logic and IT networks.
• Experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Fluidics and/or automation experience highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel globally (approximately 10%).
• Very good English communication skills.
• German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve production equipment including flow measurement/calibration, semi-automated assembly, and end-of-line testers, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.
• Create and implement updates to test procedures for automated testers and programming units.
• Define requirements for new testing and automation systems in collaboration with teams in Switzerland.
• Ensure test programs and equipment are reliable, documented, and traceable.
• Support integration of new software into production systems.
• Assist in optimizing production tools and user-friendly software.
• Assist maintenance team as 2nd level support for production equipment across global sites.
• Provide technical support to factory staff and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to improving First Pass Rate and reliability of products, work equipment and processes.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues and cases.
• Build up and document knowledge of test sequences, software tests, and production tools.
• Support cross-functional projects to develop or improve production equipment.
• Coordinate tasks with local and global teams.
• Assist in technical definition of new testing and automation systems.

Skills

Automation

English communication

German language (nice to have)

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC Programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT Structured Text

Robotics

Industrial IT networks

Job description

The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer will optimize test procedures and test equipment in collaboration with Manufacturing, Innovation (R&D), and the Manufacturing Engineering team in Switzerland. The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team and reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Americas. This position bears full responsibility for all agreed upon goals and objectives.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and improve production equipment including flow measurement/calibration, semi-automated assembly, and end-of-line testers, ensuring high accuracy and reliability
• Create and implement updates to test procedures for automated testers and programming units
• Define requirements for new testing and automation systems in collaboration with teams in Switzerland
• Ensure test programs and equipment are reliable, documented, and traceable
• Support integration of new software into production systems
• Assist in optimizing production tools and user-friendly software
• Assist maintenance team as 2nd level support for production equipment across global sites
• Provide technical support to factory staff and maintenance teams
• Contribute to improving First Pass Rate and reliability of products, work equipment and processes
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues and cases
• Build up and document knowledge of test sequences, software tests, and production tools
• Support cross-functional projects to develop or improve production equipment
• Coordinate tasks with local and global teams
• Assist in technical definition of new testing and automation systems

Who You Are

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or similar technical degree
• 3+ years work experience, preferably in automation and/or fluidics/thermodynamics
• Experience with LabView, PLC Programming, and/or Beckhoff (Twin CAT Structured Text) in industrial applications, or other programming languages
• Knowledge of robotics and automation systems (hardware/ software)
• Understanding of programming logic and IT networks
• Experience in a production or industrial environment
• Fluidics and/or automation experience highly preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel globally (approximately 10%)
• Very good English communication skills
• German language skills are a plus

Who We Are

At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value-driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, our employees are not only creating amazing products, they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in our people is at the heart of Belimo's approach to engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry-leading company. The success of our corporate brand is based on the expertise and commitment of each individual.

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $95,000 - $110,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 15% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.