Sr. Equipment Engineer (Mechatronics)

Belcan; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Weirton, WV is seeking a Sr. Equipment Engineer (Mechatronics) to lead the ramp-up of production and own first-of-its-kind equipment. You will drive uptime improvements, play a key role in commissioning, and develop maintenance strategies for reliable operation.

You will define OEE metrics, translate downtime data into action, and collaborate across mechanical, controls, quality, and operations to deliver results. This role is contract-to-hire and involves hands-on floor support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of equipment engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Own performance and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Define and implement OEE metrics and identify loss drivers.
• Lead equipment-focused improvement projects with CAD design of hardware.
• Provide floor support and participate in design reviews, FATs, and SATs.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Equipment Engineer (Mechatronics)

Pay Rate: $45/hr to $55/hr (DOE)

Job Type: Contract-to-hire

Location: Weirton, WV

Job Summary:

In this role, you will use your deep familiarity with a variety of manufacturing equipment to lead the ramp up of production while maintaining quality. From assisting in commissioning to developing maintenance strategies, you will be responsible for optimizing and owning first-of-its-kind equipment. You will drive the identification and resolution of issues and lead the design of creative tooling that minimizes downtime and enables a highly efficient process.

Responsibilities:

• Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Define and implement OEE and equipment performance metrics to identify loss drivers and prioritize improvement work.
• Translate production data and downtime trends into clear problem statements, project scopes, and execution plans.
• Lead equipment-focused improvement projects, including mechanical, tooling, fixturing, and station layout changes.
• Create and maintain CAD designs and drawings to develop hardware solutions that address reliability, ergonomics, quality, and throughput issues.
• Respond to production events with a root-cause, system-level mindset, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and controls actions to restore and improve performance.
• Support installation, commissioning, and ramp of new equipment, including active participation in design reviews, FATs, and SATs from an equipment owner perspective.
• Optimize equipment parameters and station configuration in collaboration with production and quality teams.
• Provide hands-on floor support in a high-volume manufacturing environment and establish standards to reduce repeat issues.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of applicable experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, such as furnaces, web or powder handling equipment, mixers, resistance welders, and laminators
• Demonstrated experience in equipment engineering within a production or manufacturing environment, including system ownership.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues under production pressure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across equipment, controls, manufacturing, quality, and operations to drive execution and results.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.