Equipment Engineer III (Equipment Integration Lead)

Tekberry is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer III (Equipment Integration Lead) to support the planning installation startup and integration of manufacturing equipment within an advanced manufacturing environment. This role serves as the primary liaison between engineering operations facilities automation quality maintenance and external vendors to ensure equipment is safely commissioned and fully operational.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.

The Equipment Integration Lead is responsible for executing end-to-end equipment integration projects from initial planning and design through installation commissioning and turnover to production teams. This position requires strong technical expertise project leadership capabilities and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting equipment integration projects troubleshooting complex manufacturing systems and collaborating across multiple disciplines to achieve project objectives.

• Lead equipment integration projects from concept through design installation commissioning and handoff to qualification teams.
• Define equipment requirements project scope timelines milestones and resource needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including manufacturing process engineering facilities quality automation maintenance EHS and supply chain.
• Ensure equipment compatibility with existing facility infrastructure utilities automation platforms and production processes.
• Manage project risks schedules budgets and deliverables to achieve successful outcomes.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for equipment vendors throughout project execution.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) installation activities troubleshooting efforts and equipment acceptance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate project status escalate issues and align priorities.

• Oversee equipment setup startup testing and performance optimization activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to equipment performance issues.
• Drive issue resolution during equipment installation and production ramp-up phases.
• Support production teams during commissioning and operational transitions.

• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including:
  • Equipment specifications
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Work instructions
  • Change controls
  • Risk assessments
  • Turnover packages
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards safety requirements and applicable regulations.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability throughput uptime and maintainability.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Support training efforts related to newly integrated equipment and systems.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Manufacturing Materials Science Industrial Technology or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

• Several years of experience supporting:
  • Equipment engineering
  • Equipment integration
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Capital project execution
  • Production scale-up initiatives
• Experience leading equipment installation startup and commissioning activities.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects in manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facilities integration processes.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment interactions and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with equipment design and CAD software.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Experience utilizing analytical tools and methodologies such as:

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• JMP
• Minitab
• R
• OriginPro

• Experience supporting regulated or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of:
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Installation Qualification (IQ)
  • Operational Qualification (OQ)
  • Performance Qualification (PQ)
• Experience utilizing:
  • CMMS systems
  • ERP systems
  • Engineering documentation systems
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma certification.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

• Leadership and accountability.
• Technical problem-solving.
• Project planning and execution.
• Stakeholder management.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Change management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

• Manufacturing facilities.
• Cleanroom and laboratory environments.
• Frequent interaction with vendors technicians engineers and production personnel.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend support may be required during equipment installation startup or production ramp activities.

We need hard-working reliable employees who are committed to delivering high-quality work in a safe and collaborative environment.

Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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