Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo, a global leader in intelligent control solutions, is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in Danbury, CT to optimize test procedures and equipment. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, and the Americas Manufacturing Engineering team. The role focuses on improving test accuracy, defining requirements for new testing systems, and ensuring reliable, well-documented test programs.

Travel approx. 10% and work across global sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve production equipment for accuracy and reliability.
• Update test procedures for automated testers and programming units.
• Define requirements for new testing and automation systems 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.
• Provide 2nd level support for production equipment across global sites.
• Provide technical support to factory staff and maintenance teams.
• Ensure backup coverage during absences.
• Contribute to improving First Pass Rate and reliability of products and processes.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues and cases.
• Build 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

LabView

PLC Programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Robotics & automation

Programming logic & IT networks

English communication

Production/industrial experience

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Software Engineering or similar

Tools

LabView

PLC Programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT Structured Text

Job description

Introduction

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.

Key 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
• Ensure backup coverage during absences
• 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

Required Expertise

• 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

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.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone. .

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

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