Sr. Equipment Engineer
XWING
Sr. Equipment Engineer
- ID
- 2024-3481
- Category
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Joby Overview
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on equipment issues, including electrical/PLC, robotics, mechanical, machining, hydraulics/pneumatics, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership in driving cross-functional collaboration projects to completion on or ahead of schedule, proactively lead improvement projects, and effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and Build Custom Automation Equipment: Lead the design, development, and construction of custom industrial automation equipment to meet specific manufacturing needs.
- Lead Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose complex equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate effective action plans to the team.
- Expert Training and Development: Serve as an expert-level trainer on all machines within assigned areas and be responsible for training and developing other employees to up-level their skills.
- Preventative Maintenance Leadership: Develop, implement, and enhance preventative maintenance documents and schedules.
- Equipment Reliability Projects: Design and execute Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Major Repairs and Rebuilds: Oversee and perform significant equipment repairs and rebuilds, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Spare Part and Inventory Management: Lead spare part analysis, inventory development, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Preventive Measures Implementation: Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive equipment breakdowns.
- Business Case Development: Develop comprehensive business cases for improvement projects and equipment acquisitions, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Required
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive Experience: 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Advanced CAD Proficiency: Expertise in CATIA or similar 3D CAD software.
- Prototyping Experience: Extensive experience with rapid prototyping in small to medium volume production.
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge: In-depth understanding of relevant manufacturing processes and engineering materials.
- Robotics and Control Systems Expertise: Advanced familiarity with industrial robots (Kuka, Fanuc, Kawasaki) and control systems (Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.).
- Mechatronics and Pneumatics: Comprehensive experience with system designs utilizing mechatronic and pneumatic components.
- Hands-on Skills: Advanced machine shop skills, including the use of lathes, mills, welders, and other machine shop equipment.
- Project Execution: Proven track record in executing projects from initial concept development through final commissioning.
- Control Panel Design: Extensive experience in machine control panel wiring and design.
- PLC Expertise: Advanced knowledge and exposure to industrial Programmable Logic Controllers.
Desired
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $115,100 - $180,500/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
EEO
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.