Equipment Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on equipment issues, including electrical/PLC, robotics, mechanical, machining, hydraulics/pneumatics, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership in driving cross-functional collaboration projects to completion on or ahead of schedule, proactively lead improvement projects, and effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for manufacturing engineering and automation, we encourage you to apply.

• Design and Build Custom Automation Equipment:
  Lead the design, development, and construction of custom industrial automation equipment to meet specific manufacturing needs.
• Lead Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis:
  Diagnose complex equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate effective action plans to the team.
• Expert Training and Development:
  Serve as an expert-level trainer on all machines within assigned areas and be responsible for training and developing other employees to up-level their skills.
• Preventative Maintenance Leadership:
  Develop, implement, and enhance preventative maintenance documents and schedules.
• Equipment Reliability Projects:
  Design and execute Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Major Repairs and Rebuilds:
  Oversee and perform significant equipment repairs and rebuilds, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Spare Part and Inventory Management:
  Lead spare part analysis, inventory development, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Preventive Measures Implementation:
  Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive equipment breakdowns.
• Business Case Development:
  Develop comprehensive business cases for improvement projects and equipment acquisitions, ensuring alignment with company goals.

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive
  
  Experience:
  
  7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Advanced CAD Proficiency:
  Expertise in CATIA or similar 3D CAD software.
• Prototyping
  
  Experience:
  
  Extensive experience with rapid prototyping in small to medium volume production.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge:
  In-depth understanding of relevant manufacturing processes and engineering materials.
• Mechatronics and Pneumatics:
  Comprehensive experience with system designs utilizing mechatronic and pneumatic components.
• Project Execution:
  Proven track record in executing projects from initial concept development through final commissioning.
• Custom Equipment Design:
  Proven experience in designing and building custom industrial automation equipment.

• PLC Expertise:
  Advanced knowledge and exposure to industrial Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Control Panel Design:
  Extensive experience in machine control panel wiring and design.
• Robotics and Control Systems Expertise:
  Advanced familiarity with industrial robots (Kuka, Fanuc, Kawasaki) and control systems (Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.).
• Hands-on
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced machine shop skills, including the use of lathes, mills, welders, and other machine shop equipment.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $122,700 - $198,500. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer