Senior Equipment Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer with strong mechatronics experience to support manufacturing equipment commissioning, production ramp-up, reliability, and continuous improvement. This role will own first-of-its-kind equipment, resolve complex production issues, and develop tooling and maintenance strategies that reduce downtime while maintaining product quality.

Job Title: Senior Equipment Engineer
Company: Intellectt Inc.
Location: : Weirton, WV- Greater Pittsburgh, PA Area
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $56/hour on W2
Work Model: 100% Onsite

Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer with strong mechatronics experience to support manufacturing equipment commissioning, production ramp-up, reliability, and continuous improvement. This role will own first-of-its-kind equipment, resolve complex production issues, and develop tooling and maintenance strategies that reduce downtime while maintaining product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own manufacturing equipment performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze production data and downtime trends to define problems, project scopes, and execution plans.
• Lead equipment improvement projects involving mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and station layouts.
• Troubleshoot production issues using a system-level root-cause approach, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and controls activities.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Participate in design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) from an equipment ownership perspective.
• Optimize equipment parameters and station configurations with Production and Quality teams.
• Design and improve tooling to minimize downtime and increase process efficiency.
• Develop maintenance strategies and equipment standards to prevent recurring issues.
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor in a high-volume production environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of applicable engineering experience.
• Demonstrated equipment engineering experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including equipment ownership.
• Strong mechatronics knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting experience across mechanical, electrical, and integrated equipment systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment such as furnaces, web or powder handling equipment, mixers, resistance welders, and laminators.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues under production pressure.
• Experience using production data and root-cause analysis to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Ability to collaborate across Equipment Engineering, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
• Availability to work fully onsite in Weirton, WV.

Recruiter Contact
Pavani Samboju
Email:

pavani.samboju@intellectt.com

Phone: 732-204-6899

Benefits
Employees hired into this position are eligible for benefits subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for the full cost of insurance premiums.
Retirement: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off: No PTO is provided beyond what is required by applicable state and local laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.