Equipment & Tool Engineer 3

Location: Portland, OR Salary: $65.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly Description:
Production Asset Software & Controls Equipment Engineer
Overview

We are seeking a Production Asset Software & Controls Equipment Engineer to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of production equipment and automated control systems used within a manufacturing environment.

This role involves developing, procuring, and sustaining electrical, electronic, and automated equipment used in production and testing operations. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Engineering & Automation

• Design, develop, procure, and sustain electrical/electronic automated production equipment.
• Support manual test equipment and production systems as required.
• Evaluate and select hardware and software solutions for manufacturing applications.
• Implement, validate, and deploy hardware and software upgrades in automated control systems.
• Develop and implement equipment safety improvements and compliance solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and support industrial control systems and automation technologies.

Software & Controls Development

• Develop, modify, test, and debug software applications for manufacturing equipment.
• Configure and maintain hardware, software, and system documentation.
• Support PLC programming, industrial networking, and control system integration.
• Design and support equipment network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical support for production equipment and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot issues related to quality, safety, reliability, and repeatability.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and systemic production issues.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and long-term improvement solutions.
• Maintain and improve equipment performance monitoring systems and data collection processes.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Gather requirements from stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations.
• Develop project scope, evaluate make-versus-buy alternatives, and prepare technical specifications.
• Lead and manage projects involving acquisition, modification, and deployment of manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare bid packages, technical specifications, and procurement documentation for suppliers.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, quality, purchasing, finance, suppliers, and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, safety, and industry standards.

Documentation & Design

• Develop equipment specifications, technical documentation, and design packages.
• Verify that hardware, software, and materials meet design and operational requirements.
• Support equipment design using CAD tools where required.
• Analyze design concepts and identify solutions that improve manufacturability and equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of engineering experience in a relevant technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with electrical and electronic systems engineering.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong troubleshooting and system diagnostics experience.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, servers, databases, and cybersecurity.
• Programming experience in C#, Java, Visual Basic, or similar languages.
• Experience with PLC programming platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Fanuc, or equivalent.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) technologies including PXI, PCI, VXI, IEEE-488, RS-485, and CAN Bus.
• Experience using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, or equivalent.
• Experience administering Windows-based operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Visual Studio, and related tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Technical troubleshooting expertise
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Project leadership and execution
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

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