Equipment Engineer I

Rocket Lab USA•Long Beach, CA

50d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Equipment Engineer I has ownership of the maintenance and calibration of all equipment used in production at Rocket Lab's Headquarters and Engine Development Center. You'll be responsible for developing and/or maintaining the asset register, maintenance system, maintenance plans and completing maintenance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equipment maintenance experience (in lieu of a degree) in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
Experience with standard Microsoft office applications.
Experience working with mechanical components and troubleshooting electrical systems on equipment.
Experience interpreting schematics and equipment manuals.

Nice To Haves

Skilled trade, aeronautical or manufacturing experience.
Experience with Gantt charts and planning software.
Comfortability working with new systems and software.
Knowledge of Infor LN and/or Hippo or equivalent CMMS package.
Implemented new CMMS systems in production environment.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
Takes initiative and can work with minimal guidance.
Remains calm under pressure and an excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

Maintain, and carry out preventative maintenance requirements for each piece of equipment in our Long Beach facilities (including CNC machines, Inspection equipment, Testing equipment, 3d Printers, Vacuum Pumps, Air Compressors, Chillers, Ultrasonic Machines, EDM Machines, etc.)
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment, disassembling and reassembling of actuators, Flow, Pressure, Density, Temperature Meters, Positive and Non-positive displacement pumps, and valves (including but not limited to Gate, Globe, Ball, Butterfly, Check, Pressure, Double Block and Diaphragm).
Vendor relationship coordination for repairs and scheduling major maintenance for all equipment.
Maintain internal maintenance schedules as well as vendor preventative maintenance schedules.
Manage all equipment on LN and upload service documents, update equipment lists, and maintain asset validation.
Assist with the implementation of the company Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assist with maintaining a system for calibration of critical tools and equipment across Long Beach Sites.
Assist with the creation of technician training documents for SOPs.

Benefits

company equity
top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
subsidized EV charging stations
onsite gym
food and drinks
other discounts