Regional Engineer

Bodycote•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Regional Engineer Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Summary: The Regional Engineer (location TBD) is a senior, hands-on engineering role supporting Bodycote facilities across the region. Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, this position provides technical leadership for vacuum furnaces, HIP systems, and cryogenic tempering equipment, as well as associated facility and utility systems. This role is field-focused and requires deep practical knowledge of vacuum furnaces, HIP vessels, vacuum and pressure systems, cryogenic processes, industrial controls, and utilities. The Regional Engineer will support equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, training, maintenance strategy development, and compliance initiatives while serving as a technical resource to operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.

Requirements

ITAR Compliance Required – U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent hands-on industrial experience.
5–10+ years of progressive engineering experience with significant hands-on responsibility.
Extensive hands-on experience with vacuum furnaces, including installation, commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting.
Strong working knowledge of vacuum systems, including: Roughing pumps Diffusion pumps (10+ years preferred) Valves, piping, leak detection, and contamination control
Hands-on experience with HIP systems, including: Pressure vessels and closures Gas compression and intensification systems High-pressure argon systems Safety interlocks and pressure control logic
Hands-on experience with cryogenic tempering systems, including: LN ₂ bulk storage and distribution Cryogenic valves, vaporizers, and safety systems Temperature control and sequencing logic
Strong experience with PLC and HMI systems, including: PLC ladder logic troubleshooting Legacy and older I/O platforms I/O diagnostics and calibration
Experience with PID temperature controllers, thermocouples, sensors, and control loops.
Working knowledge of AMS 2750, temperature uniformity, and instrumentation requirements.
2+ years of hands-on experience with argon and nitrogen bulk tank systems.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting background.
Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer/database applications.
Self-directed, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities.
Willingness to travel and work on-site at multiple facilities as required.
Ability to work in office and industrial environments.
Ability to sit for extended periods (office work, driving, air travel).
Manual dexterity for computer and technical tasks.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift 25–30 lbs.
May be exposed to heat, noise, fumes, high-pressure systems, and cryogenic environments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform job duties safely and effectively.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of direct troubleshooting experience strongly preferred for candidates without a formal engineering degree.
10+ years of experience with roughing and diffusion pump systems.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical support for vacuum furnace, HIP, cryogenic tempering, and installation projects across Bodycote locations.
Deliver hands-on field supervision and support during equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.
Troubleshot complex mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues, including PLC ladder logic, HMI systems, PID temperature control loops, sensors, pumps, blowers, compressors, and I/O systems (including legacy platforms).
Support and improve preventive maintenance programs, maintenance standards, and equipment reliability initiatives for vacuum, HIP, and cryogenic systems.
Develop and deliver site-specific maintenance and technical training as directed.
Interface with OEMs, system integrators, and vendors to support installations, upgrades, repairs, and technology improvements.
Provide guidance to facilities to meet OSHA, environmental, pressure vessel, and cryogenic safety standards (program-level guidance).
Identify and recommend process improvements, cost-reduction opportunities, and reliability enhancements, and support implementation once approved.
Serve as a key communication link between corporate engineering, regional leadership, and site-level teams.
Provide clear written and verbal technical communication to Regional Management and Corporate Engineering.
Perform work in compliance with EMS, safety, and ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope of the role.