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Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Equipment Engineering
Location: Onsite (Madison, WI)
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
This hands‑on role supports the design, testing, and implementation of manufacturing test systems and production equipment. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and cross‑functional teams to ensure new products are ready for production, while helping improve processes, tooling, and test capability.
The ideal candidate is an independent, self‑driven engineer who can take a problem, evaluate it from a manufacturing perspective, and develop practical, production‑ready solutions.
Technical Requirements
Must Have:
- SolidWorks (mechanical design) – proficient, no training provided
- LabVIEW programming experience – required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field
Nice to Have:
- C++ programming
- Electronics experience (PCB handling, testing, circuit boards)
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Manufacturing & R&D to validate requirements for new products
- Design, test, and build manufacturing test equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling
- Perform hands‑on work to ensure products are ready for production launch
- Conduct research to identify machinery or equipment needed for new processes
- Complete verification testing and documentation prior to manufacturing release
- Work across multiple departments to resolve issues, improve processes, and support production
- Assist in engineering changes, documentation updates, BOM accuracy, and tooling development
- Use Lean, DOE, FMEA, FEA, and various engineering tools to optimize production systems
- Analyze production processes and implement improvement plans
- Use both electrical and mechanical test equipment to troubleshoot issues
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow direction
- Ability to solve limited‑scope problems and perform basic root‑cause analysis
- Understanding of standard engineering principles and practices
