Equipment Engineer

Job Title: Equipment Engineer Job Description
The Equipment Engineer supports manufacturing equipment reliability through part obsolescence management, technical research, upgrade planning, and project coordination in a high-volume machining environment. The role evaluates mechanical and electrical components for availability, compatibility, replacement options, and long-term supportability, while working closely with maintenance, engineering, suppliers, and project stakeholders. This position identifies at-risk components, develops replacement strategies, maintains technical documentation, and supports equipment upgrade implementation. Experience with CNC, PLC, and manual machines is essential, along with strong documentation development, process support, and project scheduling capabilities. This is a hands-on role for a self-driven professional who takes ownership of assignments, learns quickly, and collaborates effectively within a cross-functional team.
Responsibilities
- Investigate mechanical and electrical equipment issues to identify failed or at-risk components and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Review mechanical, electrical, and assembly drawings to determine appropriate repair and replacement parts for manufacturing equipment.
- Support the planning, scheduling, and implementation of component upgrades and equipment improvement projects across CNC, PLC, and manual machines.
- Track project milestones, follow-up items, vendor deliverables, and implementation schedules to ensure timely and successful project execution.
- Recommend new technologies and replacement strategies to enhance long-term equipment reliability and supportability.
- Lead or support project planning and management activities, including defining scope, timelines, and resource needs for equipment-related projects.
- Coordinate communications and follow-up meetings with OEMs and suppliers to obtain technical information, parts, and support for equipment upgrades and repairs.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including equipment records, part lists, and upgrade documentation, to support ongoing maintenance and reliability efforts.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to align equipment reliability initiatives with manufacturing needs and schedules.
- Utilize reliability engineering principles, project tracking tools, and structured troubleshooting methods to drive continuous improvement in equipment performance.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in preventative and corrective maintenance for manufacturing equipment, including CNC, PLC, and manual machines.
- Ability to investigate machining issues and perform effective troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, and machine documentation to identify repair and replacement parts.
- Hands-on experience with reliability engineering concepts and part obsolescence management in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated capability in project planning, project management, and project plan execution for equipment upgrades and improvement initiatives.
- Experience coordinating vendors, suppliers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to support equipment reliability and upgrade projects.
- Proficiency using CMMS, ERP systems, parts databases, Excel, or similar tools for tracking equipment, parts, and project status.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical information clearly and accurately.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a machining environment.
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Python for data analysis or automation is preferred.
- Familiarity with SharePoint for documentation management and team collaboration is desirable.
- Background in data automation or digital tools to streamline equipment tracking, reporting, or project management is beneficial.
- Exposure to project tracking methodologies and tools to monitor milestones, deliverables, and schedules is an advantage.
Work Environment
This role operates within a large, high-volume manufacturing facility that assembles engines and differentials for a wide range of vehicle platforms. The plant spans over one million square feet and supports complex machining operations, including CNC, PLC-controlled, and manual machinery. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with extensive collaboration between maintenance, engineering, production, and supplier teams. Equipment Engineers work primarily on-site in and around the production floor, interacting regularly with machinery, technical documentation, and computer-based systems such as CMMS, ERP, and parts databases. Standard office tools, including Excel and collaboration platforms, support project planning and documentation. The facility emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to drive impactful equipment reliability and upgrade projects in a modern automotive manufacturing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL. About Actalent

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