Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & TPM Leader

Evolving Solution Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

LaMotte Company, a long‑standing water analysis solutions provider, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Newark, DE to lead electro‑mechanical and automation projects. You will guide maintenance teams, optimize PLCs, and manage equipment installation and testing in a controlled environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–10 years of related experience, with at least 2 years in leadership over electrical/HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field with chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience with automated equipment, PLC, and hands-on experience. Certifications are a plus.
• 2+ years of leadership experience with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Prior leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures engineering team members, contractors, and other maintenance related individuals work safely and comply with all applicable safe work practices/procedures.
• Keeps equipment relevant to market trends by upgrading PLCs, controls, and automation to improve overall efficiency.
• Develop strategic equipment planning for future business budget preparation.
• Develops and conducts Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when equipment is completed.
• Manages and participates in equipment installation, start up, and testing.
• Trains equipment operators and Maintenance team on operation and care of equipment.
• Aids in the development of equipment preventive maintenance (PM) practices and spare part stocking levels.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electro-mechanical

Industrial knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Automation controls

HVAC systems

Instrumentation

Job description

LaMotte Company, a long‑standing water analysis solutions provider, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Newark, DE to lead electro‑mechanical and automation projects. You will guide maintenance teams, optimize PLCs, and manage equipment installation and testing in a controlled environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–10 years of related experience, with at least 2 years in leadership over electrical/HVAC systems.