Job Description
The Senior Equipment Engineer at Sila is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing equipment, primarily in high-vacuum and high-temperature environments, to ensure reliable operations and continuous improvement in a battery materials production setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve daily production issues related to mechanical equipment such as vacuum furnaces, pumps, blowers, and material handling systems.
- Create and revise CAD models, fabrication drawings, and mechanical fixture designs for operational needs and equipment modifications.
- Support equipment reliability by refining maintenance procedures, health check strategies, and lubrication plans.
- Review mechanical design documents and drawings to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Establish and maintain technical relationships with external vendors and contractors for equipment fabrication and repair.
- Utilize operational data to develop condition-based monitoring procedures to prevent downtime.
- Participate in feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for equipment upgrades and reliability improvements.
- Document solutions and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams regarding mechanical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 4 years of Equipment Engineering experience in Chemical Process Industries, Semiconductor, Automotive or similar high volume manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience with industrial processes and equipment, such as high-vacuum systems, pumps, motors, blowers, and valves
- Familiarity with programming and troubleshooting PLC based controls systems TwinCAT and SCADA Ignition
- Proficiency in using CAD software SolidWorks and AutoCAD for mechanical design, drafting, and drawing review
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for mechanical equipment in an industrial setting
- Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work independently on assignments and effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
- Pass a respirator fit test
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Ability to move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Ability to move long distances such as from building to building and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Ability to reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Ability to enter spaces narrower than 3 feet and climb stairs or over containment walls
- Experience in troubleshooting and supporting mechanical systems related to vacuum furnaces, pumps, blowers, and material handling equipment
- Experience in designing and revising CAD models, fabrication drawings, and mechanical fixture designs to support operational needs and minor equipment modifications
- Experience working with maintenance teams to refine equipment health check strategies, maintenance procedures, and lubrication plans
- Experience reviewing mechanical design documents, drawings, and specifications for compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Experience establishing and maintaining technical relationships with external fabrication and repair services for specialized equipment and components
- Experience utilizing operational data to propose and implement condition-based monitoring procedures
- Experience participating in feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for equipment upgrades or reliability improvement projects
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $128,000 to $162,000
Work schedule: Onsite
Work environment perks: Personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, steel toe safety shoes; ability to move items up to 50 lbs with lift equipment; ability to work in confined spaces and climb stairs
Additional benefits: Equity, benefits, and perks as part of the Total Rewards package
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