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Manufacturing Equipment Engineer – Machine Design & Industrial Automation

Jobot

Vista, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Systems, Blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Concrete, Corrective Action, Design Services, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Failure Analysis, Identify Issues, Industrial Design, Installation Guide, Leadership, Legal, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Property Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Retrofit, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, SolidWorks, Steel Industry, Technical Drawing, Technical Sales, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Validation Testing, Welding
LOCATION
Vista, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Global Manufacturing Company looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with Industrial hands on Design experience. CAD/Solidworks a must!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jennifer Smith
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Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

The global leader in innovative nettings and casings. Our foremost commitment is to help you produce meat and poultry products that offer the ideal color, flavor and appearance. Over the past three decades, our hands-on experience, patented innovations, and dedicated sales and technical team ensured that our nettings and casings provide unmatched results in the complex meat processing environment.

Why join us?
  • Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
  • Bonus Program
  • 401 K with generous company match
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
  • Life Insurance coverage


Job Details

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

We're seeking a highly hands-on Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to support and improve industrial manufacturing equipment, automation, tooling, and production systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, troubleshooting machinery, improving equipment reliability, designing mechanical solutions, and working directly with fabrication, controls, automation, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate may have started their career as a machinist, maintenance technician, toolmaker, fabricator, or machine builder before moving into engineering. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality are critical for success in this role.

What You'll Do
Troubleshoot and improve industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and automated systems
Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions
Design and modify machine components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Support fabrication, welding, machine modifications, retrofits, and equipment upgrades
Work directly on the production floor with operators, maintenance, and leadership teams
Assist with PLC troubleshooting, controls, wiring, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and automation systems
Lead and support equipment improvement and process optimization projects
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
Support new equipment builds, installations, testing, and validation
Drive continuous equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency improvements

What We're Looking For
5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, machine building, maintenance engineering, tooling, fabrication, or industrial machinery experience
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Experience working with industrial equipment, automation, machinery, tooling, or custom equipment
CAD experience required; SolidWorks strongly preferred
Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams
Hands-on experience with fabrication, machining, welding, or machine repair highly preferred
Experience with PLC troubleshooting or programming is a strong plus
Comfortable working on the production floor and disassembling equipment to diagnose issues
Strong problem-solving mentality with the ability to prioritize and execute independently

Ideal Background
Tool & Die
Toolmaking
Machine Building
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Packaging Equipment
Fabrication & Welding
Steel / Metals Manufacturing
Precast Concrete Equipment
Maintenance Engineering
Automation & Controls
CNC Machining
Custom Machinery

Preferred Skills
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLCs, Allen Bradley, fabrication, welding, machining, troubleshooting, automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, controls, robotics, root cause analysis, machine design, industrial maintenance, equipment retrofits, tooling, manufacturing systems, conveyors, sensors, motors, VFDs, electro-mechanical systems.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com