Equipment Engineer

Collabera

Weirton

$65–$70 Per Hour
Temporary
Contractor
Instant Apply

3 days ago

Job Description

Role: Equipment Engineer, Operations

Location: Weirton, WV 26062

Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Range: $65-$70/hr.

Role Description:

We’re looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. 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.

What You’ll Do:

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.

What You’ll Bring:

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.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Weirton
Job Type	Temporary, Contractor
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$65–$70 Per Hour
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Year Founded	1991
Website	http://www.collabera.com

About Company

Since 1991, Collabera has been a leading provider of IT staffing solutions and services. We are known for providing the best staffing experience and taking great care of our clients and employees.

Our client-centric model provides focus, commitment and a dedicated team to help our clients achieve their business objectives. For consultants and employees, we offer an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning.

The Collabera Way represents our fundamentals beliefs and is founded on the following building blocks: