Manufacturing Equipment Engineer: Automation & OEE

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to optimize production equipment and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, 5+ years in equipment engineering, and expertise in PLCs and automation. Responsibilities include supporting production ramp-ups and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to maximize quality and efficiency. This role offers an engaging opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on equipment engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs and industrial automation.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize production equipment for safety and maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement projects for equipment yield, cycle time, and availability.
• Support operations in ramping newly launched products to full-scale production.

Skills

Programming PLCs

Troubleshooting mechanical/electrical subsystems

Continuous improvement initiatives

Automation enhancements

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to optimize production equipment and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, 5+ years in equipment engineering, and expertise in PLCs and automation. Responsibilities include supporting production ramp-ups and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to maximize quality and efficiency. This role offers an engaging opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.