Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (MEE) to join our dynamic team. As an MEE, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of equipment used in Matrix's manufacturing and assembly processes. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position.

This position reports to the Director of Quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback from a manufacturing equipment perspective to identify potential issues early in the development process.
• Provide written proposals including cost-benefit analyses for manufacturing equipment.
• Design, build, and install manufacturing equipment for optimizing the assembly and testing of our products.
• Ensure equipment adheres to safety and industry quality standards.
• Develop written manuals for describing proper use, upkeep, troubleshooting, and spare parts necessary to sustain the equipment.
• Train employees on how to use and maintain the equipment.
• Maintaining a calibration/validation process for test equipment.
• Conduct data analysis from test results, detect issues, and track root causes.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for product improvements to the product design team.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to manufacturing and test equipment.
• Support Matrix's ISO/Ex initiatives.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• .3 or more years of proven experience in a similar role.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker, who can adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Solid-Works and A-CAD experience.
• Experience in the design of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in PLC, Robot, Vision, and Servo motor integration.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) to develop and maintain test scripts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multitask and excellent time management skills.

Working Conditions

• This position will be primarilyy in an office setting with frequent visits to the production floor.
• Occasional travel is expected, up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:

• First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period
• No premium medical, dental and vision insurance – working spouse must take major medical at their place of employment if offered
• On-site health clinic
• Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost)
• Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost)
• 401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match
• FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 10 Paid annual holidays plus vacation time
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Scholarship Program
• Optional Gym Membership