Equipment Engineer (Wittmann)
JobSquad Florida, Wittmann, AZ, United States
We are currently seeking an
Equipment Engineer
to join our team in
Wittmann, AZ . Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be responsible for leading the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of outdoor weather testing equipment at the Wittmann, Arizona Desert Testing site. The position is diverse, hands-on, and technical in nature, and includes support of day-to-day site operations management.
It involves a significant amount of time spent outdoors.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and upgrade the site’s data acquisition systems and logic controller programming
Identify and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and usability
Organize and support engineering projects in collaboration with maintenance mechanics
Develop detailed technical documentation, procedures, and system records for both new and legacy operations
Learn and maintain a deep technical understanding of weathering science and Q-Lab laboratory procedures with ability to educate customers
Act as a high-level customer support and technical resource for operations
Oversee the Maintenance team by providing direction and working collaboratively on solutions to issues encountered
Support the overall operations of the business when the Site Manager is away
Assist with coordination of calibration activities for measurement equipment (internal and external)
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree (or experience equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
5-10+ years of work experience in a hands-on mechanical/electrical engineering environment, designing, optimizing, maintaining, and improving complex electro-mechanical equipment
In-depth understanding of industrial electronics and electrical controls/systems, including PLC’s, motors, relays, timers, switches, overcurrent protection and controls
Desired Skills:
Proficient with 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD etc.)
Experience with structural framework and weld design
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication design
Experience in database administration
Skill in PLC programming (CRBasic or others)
Equipment Engineer
to join our team in
Wittmann, AZ . Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be responsible for leading the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of outdoor weather testing equipment at the Wittmann, Arizona Desert Testing site. The position is diverse, hands-on, and technical in nature, and includes support of day-to-day site operations management.
It involves a significant amount of time spent outdoors.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and upgrade the site’s data acquisition systems and logic controller programming
Identify and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and usability
Organize and support engineering projects in collaboration with maintenance mechanics
Develop detailed technical documentation, procedures, and system records for both new and legacy operations
Learn and maintain a deep technical understanding of weathering science and Q-Lab laboratory procedures with ability to educate customers
Act as a high-level customer support and technical resource for operations
Oversee the Maintenance team by providing direction and working collaboratively on solutions to issues encountered
Support the overall operations of the business when the Site Manager is away
Assist with coordination of calibration activities for measurement equipment (internal and external)
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree (or experience equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
5-10+ years of work experience in a hands-on mechanical/electrical engineering environment, designing, optimizing, maintaining, and improving complex electro-mechanical equipment
In-depth understanding of industrial electronics and electrical controls/systems, including PLC’s, motors, relays, timers, switches, overcurrent protection and controls
Desired Skills:
Proficient with 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD etc.)
Experience with structural framework and weld design
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication design
Experience in database administration
Skill in PLC programming (CRBasic or others)