Senior Equipment Specialist: Manufacturing Reliability

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Equipment Specialist to maintain manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and lead preventive maintenance in high‑mix production.

The role requires hands‑on engineering expertise and collaboration with operations and engineering teams onsite. You will train operators, develop SOPs, create sparing plans, and mentor fellow specialists while ensuring equipment reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or STEM field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment performing equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing equipment and ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide SME on platforms or complex equipment.
• Plan and perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Develop sparing strategies and coordinate with vendors.
• Train operators and maintain training records.
• Input equipment status in MES and participate in process development.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Dynamic environment

Detail-oriented

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Structured problem-solving

Communication skills

Training others

Education

Associate degree in engineering/chemistry/materials science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Equipment Specialist to maintain manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and lead preventive maintenance in high‑mix production.

The role requires hands‑on engineering expertise and collaboration with operations and engineering teams onsite. You will train operators, develop SOPs, create sparing plans, and mentor fellow specialists while ensuring equipment reliability and safety.