equipment design and fabrication engineer

Job details Summary Spherion $70,000

• $120,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_175682 Job details Spherion is seeking a hands-on equipment builder who can take ownership of designing and building custom, semi-automated manufacturing equipment from concept through commissioning.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of engineering design, fabrication, assembly, and controls/programming-someone who can take a problem, create a solution, and physically build it. ...

Responsibilities:

• Design custom manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and automation solutions (mechanical and basic electrical).
• Develop concepts, models, and detailed drawings using CAD.
• Source and specify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components.
• Fabricate and machine select components in-house (manual machining and/or CNC).
• Assemble, wire, and integrate complete equipment systems.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and basic control logic for semi-automated equipment.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning of equipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to refine requirements and ensure successful deployment.
• Maintain documentation including BOMs, schematics, drawings, and revision control.

Working hours:

8:00 AM

• 5:00

PM Skills:

• Proficiency with any CAD software required (SolidWorks preferred).

Education:

High School Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing and building custom manufacturing or automation equipment (or strong hands-on portfolio).
• Experience with machining (manual or CNC) and basic fabrication (welding, cutting, etc.).
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and control panel wiring.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, sensors, motion control, and industrial automation components.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently from concept through completion.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead full lifecycle equipment development (design it, build it, run it), and a creative, hands-on engineering environment where your work directly impacts production efficiency and innovation
• this is the position for you!

Apply today! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more Spherion is seeking a hands-on equipment builder who can take ownership of designing and building custom, semi-automated manufacturing equipment from concept through commissioning. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of engineering design, fabrication, assembly, and controls/programming-someone who can take a problem, create a solution, and physically build it.

Responsibilities:

• Design custom manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and automation solutions (mechanical and basic electrical).
• Develop concepts, models, and detailed drawings using CAD.
• Source and specify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components.
• Fabricate and machine select components in-house (manual machining and/or CNC).
• Assemble, wire, and integrate complete equipment systems.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and basic control logic for semi-automated equipment.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning of equipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to refine requirements and ensure successful deployment.
• Maintain documentation including BOMs, schematics, drawings, and revision control.

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Working hours:

8:00 AM

• 5:00

PM Skills:

• Proficiency with any CAD software required (SolidWorks preferred).

Education:

High School Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing and building custom manufacturing or automation equipment (or strong hands-on portfolio).
• Experience with machining (manual or CNC) and basic fabrication (welding, cutting, etc.).
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and control panel wiring.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, sensors, motion control, and industrial automation components.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently from concept through completion.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead full lifecycle equipment development (design it, build it, run it), and a creative, hands-on engineering environment where your work directly impacts production efficiency and innovation
• this is the position for you!

Apply today! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities

• Design custom manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and automation solutions (mechanical and basic electrical)
• Develop concepts, models, and detailed drawings using CAD
• Source and specify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components
• Fabricate and machine select components in-house (manual machining and/or CNC)
• Assemble, wire, and integrate complete equipment systems
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and basic control logic for semi-automated equipment
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning of equipment
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to refine requirements and ensure successful deployment
• Maintain documentation including BOMs, schematics, drawings, and revision control. experience 4-7 years skills
• Proficiency with any CAD software required (SolidWorks preferred). qualifications
• 3+ years of experience designing and building custom manufacturing or automation equipment (or strong hands-on portfolio)
• Experience with machining (manual or CNC) and basic fabrication (welding, cutting, etc.)
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and control panel wiring
• Knowledge of pneumatics, sensors, motion control, and industrial automation components
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently from concept through completion
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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