LuxWall is focused on the product development, scaling and commercializing of innovative glass products and solutions for the built environment. LuxWall’s transparent insulation technology, Enthermal, provides a step change in energy performance by significantly reducing convective, conductive, and radiative heat gain and heat loss in buildings. Acting as a transparent thermos bottle for buildings, LuxWall has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigaton per year with mass adoption. Enthermal will forever change the way buildings are designed and constructed for the future sustainability of our plants.

** We are excited to offer you an opportunity to work at LuxWall, Litchfield, MI for roughly one year. This assignment will allow you to gain valuable experience and broaden your skill set. Following this period, you will transition to LuxWall’s Factory 2 plant in Detroit, MI ., where you can apply the insights and expertise gained during your time at Litchfield. We believe this will be a rewarding experience that will strengthen your career development within our organization.**

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The Staff Engineer will be responsible for specifying, designing, installing and optimizing manufacturing tools. They will ensure that assigned tools are designed and built on time and to the performance required to support the company’s technology and business goals. This position will be actively involved in design and implementation of future manufacturing facilities and will support the company’s growth goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Write equipment specifications and RFQs for new and used equipment.

• Evaluating existing processes and procedures to identify areas that need optimization.

• Present proposed equipment designs at scaling design reviews to solicit feedback from scaling team and leadership team.

• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and integrators to ensure equipment meets performance and cost requirements.

• Collaborate with the cross functional team and supply chain to issue POs for equipment.

• Take the lead with mechanical and electrical contractors to install the necessary equipment and infrastructure for new manufacturing tools.

• Ensure that all equipment is installed and operated in a safe manner and has appropriate engineering controls, where applicable, to ensure safe operation.

• Together with the operations team, ensure that all technicians are trained on the operation and safety of all equipment.

• Collaborate with the high volume manufacturing team to launch all manufacturing tools.

• Ability to select appropriate components to maximize system performance and control cost.

• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan and SOP generation associated with launches.

• Experience with PLC programming a plus.

• Complete capability studies for new processes.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.

• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and project updates to stakeholders.

• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.

• Help build preventative and predictive maintenance requirements.

• Ensure programmed systems achieve critical targets including output per hour, process yield, unscheduled downtime, MTTR, MTBF, number of required operators and other critical parameters per manufacturing planning and targets.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• PLC programming and communication, including Rockwell and Siemens a plus.

• Extensive experience commissioning new equipment.

• Experience in Ignition software

• Experience in glass fabrication preferred.

• Experience with data acquisition and analysis from production equipment.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

• Specify, design, install and conduct FAT/SAT for new equipment builds.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• PLC programming and communication, including Rockwell and Siemens a plus.
• Extensive experience commissioning new equipment.
• Experience in Ignition software
• Experience in glass fabrication preferred.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis from production equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with new equipment design, builds, installation and debugging.
• Extensive experience with commissioning and operation of glass cutting, grinding and washing equipment.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow in a high-volume, highly automated operation
• Experience writing and editing detailed equipment specifications.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.

Work Environment

• Minimum 50% Plant floor (PPE required)
• Requires working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Constant communication with employees, peers and management
• Overtime as required
• Frequent need to give concentrated attention to surroundings

Physical Demands

• Standing and Walking: The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, up to 8-12 hours per shift, depending on production demands.
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to [weight, e.g., 50 lbs.] regularly throughout the shift. Occasional lifting of heavier items may be required with assistance.
• Bending, Stooping, and Crouching: Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching are necessary to perform tasks such as machine operation, product assembly, and maintenance.
• Pushing and Pulling: The position involves pushing and pulling carts, tools, and materials weighing up to [weight, e.g., 100 lbs.], either manually or using appropriate equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls with precision is required for operating machinery, assembling products, and performing maintenance.
• Climbing: Occasional climbing of ladders or steps to access equipment or storage areas may be required.
• Vision and Hearing: Adequate vision is necessary to read and interpret technical documents, operate equipment, and inspect products for quality. Adequate hearing is required to communicate effectively in a noisy environment and to be aware of machinery sounds for safety.
• Repetitive Motions: This job may involve repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions during tasks such as assembling parts, operating equipment, or packaging products.
• Environmental Conditions: The role may require working in varying temperatures, including cold storage areas or areas where heat from machinery is present. Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, and loud noises is common in manufacturing environments, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn.
• Physical Stamina: The job requires maintaining high energy levels and physical stamina to keep up with the pace of production and meet performance targets

LuxWall, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

All applicants must complete and pass a drug screening and background check. LuxWall's process is a 10-panel drug screen which includes marijuana.

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