Advanced Equipment Engineer II

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.•Milford, NH

17h

About The Position

The Advanced Equipment Engineer II designs and commissions equipment subsystems with limited supervision. The engineer develops concepts and equipment designs, collaborates with machine design and build teams to fabricate and test equipment, and commissions new systems. The role may involve work at internal and external customer plants, as well as research foundry, laboratory, machine build, and prototype environments. The engineer also creates technical and purchasing documentation, supports equipment after installation, and assists maintenance teams when required. Work is performed in office and manufacturing environments, with regular presence in production areas. Conditions may include noise, elevated temperatures, moving equipment, chemicals, molten metal, furnaces, and test equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required in designated areas. This position requires U.S. Person status and legal authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to ITAR and/or EAR export-control requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Robotics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience.
Two to four years of equipment design, controls, or automation experience in industrial environments.
Working knowledge of equipment design, controls, and/or automation for industrial equipment.
Ability to collaborate with R&D engineers to translate moderately complex process or product requirements into a machine concept.
Working knowledge of relevant documentation standards, best practices, and production support.
Ability to work with limited supervision on routine to moderately complex assignments and exercise judgment within established guidelines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across functions.
Ability to manage assigned priorities and meet deadlines.
Must meet U.S. Person and export-control eligibility requirements and be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Develop concepts for new equipment with guidance.
Design and develop equipment to meet customer requirements with guidance.
Work with the Machine Design and Build team to fabricate, test, and commission equipment, including moderately complex projects.
Work in internal and external customer plants as needed.
Generate prints, reports, purchasing documents, timelines, and other documentation.
Support equipment after installation and serve as a resource to maintenance teams when required.
Participate in factory acceptance testing, runoff, commissioning, and production release of systems.

Benefits

Annual profit-sharing bonus eligibility for full-time employees.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan.
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life/AD&D insurance.
Education and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness rewards.
Employee Assistance Program.
Free onsite fitness center.
Onsite restaurant and gym.