Equipment Engineer

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you’ll do:

Lead equipment maintenance, reliability improvement and lifecycle management across supercapacitor manufacturing processes. Establish and continuously improve the three-level maintenance system; lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, technical upgrades and cross-functional issue resolution; ensure safe, stable and efficient equipment operation; and strengthen the technical capability and execution effectiveness of the equipment maintenance team.

1. Lead daily troubleshooting and ensure the reliable operation of production equipment, resolving complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, sensor, actuator and control-program issues in a timely manner.

2. Own the equipment preventive maintenance strategy, inspection standards and annual preventive maintenance plan; monitor execution quality and ensure effective closure of identified issues.

3. Lead major and recurring failure analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram and Root Cause Analysis methodologies; implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce unplanned downtime.

4. Monitor and analyze PLC programs, I/O signals, equipment alarms, and operating sequences to diagnose complex equipment issues and optimize control logic as needed.

5. Lead equipment improvement projects covering structures, transmission mechanisms, tooling, fixtures and critical components; use SolidWorks or equivalent software for design and modification.

6. Drive continuous improvement in OEE, MTBF, and MTTR; translate equipment data into prioritized improvement actions.

7. Participate in new equipment technical reviews, specification development, installation, commissioning, and acceptance; maintain equipment history records, drawings, programs, and maintenance databases.

8. Lead and develop maintenance technicians by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching problem solving, providing technical training and reviewing work quality.

9. Conduct equipment safety risk assessments and ensure safe equipment operation; define critical spare-parts specifications and stock strategies to balance availability, risk and cost.

10. Act as the primary equipment-engineering interface with Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, Procurement and suppliers. Build effective working relationships, align priorities, clarify ownership, influence stakeholders and drive timely closure of cross-functional issues.

11. Provide technical support to overseas manufacturing sites, including major failure analysis, remote troubleshooting, equipment improvement, new-equipment introduction and on-site commissioning. Travel internationally as required and share best practices across sites.

12. Coordinate equipment-engineering priorities, resources and improvement activities when assigned to support effective department execution and business continuity.

13. Continuously optimize technical standards, capability matrices and knowledge-transfer mechanisms to strengthen team capability and ensure consistent maintenance practices.

14. Contribute to department planning, capacity expansion, capital projects and manufacturing-technology improvement initiatives in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering leadership.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or above in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering and Automation, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines.
• At least 5 years' experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, reliability improvement, equipment engineering, or equipment management, including team leadership, project leadership, or technical supervision.
• 3+ years’ experience in supercapacitor, lithium-ion battery, electrolytic capacitor or related electronic-component manufacturing.
• Strong automated-equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects, new-equipment introduction, capital projects or multi-site technical support is preferred.Knowledge of equipment inspection, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, with the ability to develop and implement three-level maintenance plans.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical structures, transmission mechanisms, pneumatic systems and common automation components.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for component drawings, assembly drawings and equipment improvement designs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
• Programming and troubleshooting skills for programmable logic controllers, including monitoring programs, input and output signals, alarms and operating sequences.
• Knowledge of servo motors, variable-frequency drives, sensors, cylinders and solenoid valves.
• Ability to apply 5 Why, fishbone analysis and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of overall equipment effectiveness, mean time between failures and mean time to repair.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint."
• Strong ownership, sound judgment and the ability to set priorities and make timely decisions.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, influencing and conflict-resolution skills.
• Clear and structured thinking with strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Strong coaching and talent-development skills, including delegation, feedback and capability building.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, managers, suppliers and overseas teams.
• Strong planning, organization and project-management capability; able to manage multiple priorities and drive closure.
• Strong safety, quality, cost, customer and continuous-improvement mindset.
• Learning agility, adaptability and the ability to take on broader technical and team-leadership responsibilities.

At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.