Job Details

Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer at CelLink Corporation

Base pay range: $95,000.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr

Job Overview

As an Equipment Design Engineer, you will develop fully automated production tooling and continuously improve our pre-existing equipment for the manufacturing of electrical systems within vehicles and other electrical platforms. The role requires rapid, efficient responses to real‑time issues and driving permanent resolutions and improvements in collaboration with process and operations staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and launch production equipment within US‑based manufacturing facilities.
• Create technical documentation including detailed part/assembly drawings, product specifications, BOMs and technical reports/analysis.
• Drive research to identify optimal materials and technologies to ensure a cost‑effective and user‑friendly solution.
• Support troubleshooting and RCA of equipment‑related issues during design, installation and operation of equipment.
• Generate cost estimates for equipment, labor and materials within an equipment design.
• Systematically apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software components to identify and solve problems.
• Work closely with Equipment Engineers, Process Engineers and Operators to meet equipment requirements and make improvements to existing systems.
• Work hands‑on with roll‑to‑roll web handling and processing equipment, including rollers, drives, edge guides, brakes, and steering mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a similar focus.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience as an Equipment Design Engineer, Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or similar experience.
• Experience with design, assembly and/or maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology.
• Strong organizational skills and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast‑paced start‑up setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Capability to use hand and machine tools safely.

Additional Qualified Skills

• Extensive background in using SolidWorks.
• Experience using PLC and device configuration software.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with extracting and analyzing manufacturing data.
• Experience with assembly and/or maintenance of roll‑to‑roll manufacturing equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, pulling/pushing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work setting includes both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and chemical hazards. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, shoes, gloves, and masks may be required.