Advanced Equipment Engineer II

About the Role

U.S. Person Required Travel Percentage Is Relocation Available Yes 0% No JOB PURPOSE The Advanced Equipment Engineer II designs and commissions equipment subsystems with limited supervision. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Conceptualizes Equipment (20%) Develops concepts for new equipment with guidance. Designs, and Develops Equipment (40%) Designs and develops equipment meeting customer requirements with guidance Build, Test & Commission (25%) Works with the Machine Design and Build team to fabricate, test, and commission new equipment taking on moderately complex projects.

Works in internal and external customer plants as needed. Documentation, Support and Maintenance (15%) Generates prints, reports, purchasing documents, timelines, etc., supports the equipment after installation, and is a resource to the maintenance teams when required SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (IF APPLICABLE) None REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Robotics, , or an equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience.

Two (2) to four (4) years of equipment design, controls, or automation experience in industrial environments. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Capable of collaborating with R&D engineers to translate moderately complex process or product requirements into a machine concept. Working knowledge of equipment design, controls, and/or automation for industrial equipment.

Participates in factory acceptance testing, runoff, commissioning, and production release of systems. Working knowledge of relevent documentation standards, best practices, and production support. Ability to work with limited supervision on routine to moderately complex assignments; exercises judgment within established guidelines.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills across functions. Ability to work with limited supervision and manage assigned priorities to deadlines. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in office and manufacturing environments. Regular presence in production areas is required, where exposure to noise, elevated temperatures, moving equipment, chemicals, and other conditions typical of an industrial facility may occur.

Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas. Work in research foundry, laboratory, machine build, and prototype environments with molten metal, furnaces, chemicals, and test equipment; PPE required. Why Join Hitchiner? Mission-critical manufacturing : We use advanced automation and cutting edge equipment to support industries where precision and reliability matter.

Internal mobility: We deeply invest in our people, offering training and leadership development opportunities so that employees can grow their careers with us. We win together: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual profit-sharing bonus. Beautiful location: Fully updated and modernized buildings on a campus offering an onsite restaurant and gym.

Employee Benefits Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center. About Hitchiner Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace and defense markets.

Additional Information This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Hitchiner Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employees must be able to meet export control eligibility requirements as a condition of employment. Who is considered a U.S. Person?

A U.S. Person can be one of the following: U.S. Citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), a refugee or asylee admitted under the U.S. law, or certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Learn more about the ITAR here . Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Hitchiner participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for all new hires in accordance with federal law.