Senior Electromechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

WIDIA; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a Senior Engineer – Electromechanical in Latrobe, PA, for hands-on work in a research facility in the Pittsburgh region. A BS degree with several years of industry experience is expected, with strong knowledge of electromechanical and vacuum systems.

The role requires independent work and collaboration with a fast-paced research team. Responsibilities include device development, equipment specifications, vendor coordination and process improvements.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, preferably 5 years of practical experience.
• Experience with industrial equipment, preferably in powder metallurgy.
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems, control systems, electrical design.
• Vacuum pump technology and vacuum system design knowledge.
• Project management and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for hardmetal production equipment specifications, technical vendor interactions, commissioning/decommissioning, preventive maintenance programs, process development, and knowledge sharing of standardized procedures across all corporate locations.
• Support product development, process development, intellectual property, quality, manufacturing and EHS through the identification and design of appropriate equipment and processes for the development of hardmetal components for a wide variety of product platforms.
• Manage complex and evolving organizational interdependencies and support internal equipment and method transfers.
• Assist in vendor selection, prepare functional specifications and train personnel in research and manufacturing facilities.
• Initiate, plan and implement technology, manufacturing and capital projects.
• Lead, implement and sustain local/global system improvements, including measurement system analyses to improve consistency and correlation of processes.
• Lead teams to resolution in the systematic use of data-driven analysis, decision making and validation.
• Author and maintain internal procedures and work instructions.
• Must be able to lift and position moderate-weight equipment.
• Travel up to 25%, depending on project activity.

Skills

Electromechanical

Mechatronics

Control systems

Electrical design

Ladder logic

HMI programming

Vacuum systems

Gas distribution

Troubleshooting

Project management

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Kennametal is seeking a Senior Engineer – Electromechanical in Latrobe, PA, for hands-on work in a research facility in the Pittsburgh region. A BS degree with several years of industry experience is expected, with strong knowledge of electromechanical and vacuum systems.

The role requires independent work and collaboration with a fast-paced research team. Responsibilities include device development, equipment specifications, vendor coordination and process improvements.