Sr. Advanced Equipment Engineer

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.•Milford, NH

About The Position

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries. Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance: 1. Explore, conceptualize, design, prototype, fabricate, evaluate, validate, improve, install, startup, and support new mechanical, electro-mechanical, control systems, and other innovative technologies, equipment, machines, and methodologies that have the potential to significantly improve safety, manufacturing efficiencies, quality, integration, and throughput for Hitchiner and licensees. 2. Works independently and demonstrates proficiency in mechanical design, machine fabrication, electrical controls systems, safety systems, project planning, project management, team building, etc. 3. Reviews existing equipment capabilities and reliability and identifies opportunities to improve safety, manufacturing efficiencies, quality, integration, and throughput. 4. Develop project proposals and complete business case analysis to determine viability and potential cost savings impact. 5. Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance and equipment building personnel on fabrication methods and techniques and is open to ideas and collaboration from those same individuals. 6. Deliver projects on time and on budget. Provide detailed status updates, including timelines, as required. 7. Train shop floor personnel and maintenance/engineering technicians on the operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment. 8. Collaborate well with MCT and Operations’ Technicians, Manufacturing, Facilities, Process Development, Quality, Research, and Project Management teams to develop requirements and recommendations for system modifications, upgrades, and improvements on existing systems, and for developing requirements and capabilities for new systems. 9. Develop and design systems to ensure tracking, documentation, and upgrades to all equipment. 10. Support the manufacturing operations in identifying preventative and predictive maintenance tasks for installed equipment. Additional Responsibilities: 1. Observe the Hitchiner code of conduct, safety, and quality principles. 2. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the specification, development, testing, integration, and validation of automated manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of system communications, PLCs, ladder logic, and the ability to configure system interfaces via industry standards, e.g., OPC, XML, Modbus, etc.
Working knowledge in the test and use of diagnostic equipment.
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to travel internationally
Proficiency with Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor
Microsoft Office proficiency required
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to effectively present technical information and communicate with all levels of the organization.
Significant experience in industrial type equipment.
Ability to think beyond standard engineering solutions and move the organization forward with minimal supervision is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

Explore, conceptualize, design, prototype, fabricate, evaluate, validate, improve, install, startup, and support new mechanical, electro-mechanical, control systems, and other innovative technologies, equipment, machines, and methodologies that have the potential to significantly improve safety, manufacturing efficiencies, quality, integration, and throughput for Hitchiner and licensees.
Works independently and demonstrates proficiency in mechanical design, machine fabrication, electrical controls systems, safety systems, project planning, project management, team building, etc.
Reviews existing equipment capabilities and reliability and identifies opportunities to improve safety, manufacturing efficiencies, quality, integration, and throughput.
Develop project proposals and complete business case analysis to determine viability and potential cost savings impact.
Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance and equipment building personnel on fabrication methods and techniques and is open to ideas and collaboration from those same individuals.
Deliver projects on time and on budget. Provide detailed status updates, including timelines, as required.
Train shop floor personnel and maintenance/engineering technicians on the operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment.
Collaborate well with MCT and Operations’ Technicians, Manufacturing, Facilities, Process Development, Quality, Research, and Project Management teams to develop requirements and recommendations for system modifications, upgrades, and improvements on existing systems, and for developing requirements and capabilities for new systems.
Develop and design systems to ensure tracking, documentation, and upgrades to all equipment.
Support the manufacturing operations in identifying preventative and predictive maintenance tasks for installed equipment.
Observe the Hitchiner code of conduct, safety, and quality principles.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
Medical and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
Company Profit Sharing Plan
3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority
We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
Training and Educational Assistance Programs