Sr. Equipment Engineer, Insource Manufacturing
Core
Sr. Equipment Engineer providing engineering support for planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production injection molding equipment for the Starlink program.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC equipment engineer (injection molding)
Builds
Injection molding machines and peripheral equipment for Starlink satellite production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Plastic injection molding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design of complex components and assemblies, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, equipment troubleshooting (mechanical/electrical/automation/fluid/pneumatic/control), project lifecycle management, preventative maintenance planning, cross-functional coordination, CAD design, machining processes, GD&T application
Preferred skills
plastic processing experience, injection molding peripherals expertise, high volume manufacturing environment experience, Polycarbonate/Nylon/TPE processing, injection molding cooling systems, custom machine design (electromechanical/end-of-arm tooling), ERP/MRP/CMM systems, 3D CAD/2D drafting, End of Arm Tool design, welding/machining/assembly/inspection, mechanical component sizing
Technologies
3D CAD software, 2D drafting tools, CNC machines, mills, lathes, electromechanical systems, linear rails, bearings, motors, actuators
Responsibilities
Lead technicians to troubleshoot and resolve complex injection molding machine and peripheral equipment failures; Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective measures for equipment, process, and behavioral gaps; Develop and execute complex improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability and cycle time optimization; Complete hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, automation, fluid, pneumatic, and control system failures; Coordinate internal and third-party resources for repairs, overhauls, and equipment upgrade projects; Create, modify, and update preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures; Interface with engineering, quality, production, and procurement to resolve production hold factors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC