Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving real production challenges? We’re looking for a Systems Manufacturing Engineer to join our Systems Manufacturing Group (SMG), supporting the production of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and systems.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who thrives on the manufacturing floor-not behind a desk. You’ll work closely with technicians, quality, engineering, purchasing, and production leadership to troubleshoot systems, improve manufacturing processes, and help deliver high-quality products efficiently and safely.

If you enjoy problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making manufacturing processes better every day, we’d love to hear from you., As a Systems Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting production from new product introduction through final assembly and testing., * Support production builds from release through final assembly and system testing.

• Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical manufacturing issues involving:
• Wiring and cable assemblies
• Sensors and controls
• Solenoids
• Power supplies
• Grounding
• Pneumatic and vacuum systems
• Heaters and thermal controls
• Safety interlocks and E-Stops
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and harness drawings, mechanical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and customer specifications.
• Create and improve:
• Work instructions
• Test procedures
• Checklists
• Troubleshooting guides
• As-built documentation
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs), BOM revisions, redline updates, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and production issue resolution.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI), first-build readiness, and production readiness activities.
• Design practical manufacturing improvements including fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, cable routing enhancements, and test setups.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, repeatability, production flow, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly or systems integration.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing floor operations in a high-mix production environment.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of:
• 24 VDC control systems
• Relays
• Safety interlocks
• E-Stops
• Power supplies
• Sensors
• Grounding
• Machine safety concepts
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, purchasing, and technicians.
• Organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach with the ability to drive issues through resolution., Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
• Semiconductor equipment
• Medical device or life sciences manufacturing
• Automation or robotics
• Capital equipment manufacturing
• Contract manufacturing
• Complex electro-mechanical systems
• Electrical panel layout
• Cable harness fabrication
• Point-to-point wiring
• Functional testing and system acceptance testing
• PLC I/O troubleshooting
• Motors, flow switches, heaters, thermal controls, and solenoids
• ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred)
• SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• First-build or production readiness reviews
• DOE or structured problem-solving methodologies, * 5-8 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience

We will also consider:

• Engineers with 2-5 years of experience and a relevant engineering degree.
• Professionals with 5-10 years of strong hands-on manufacturing or technical experience.

Relevant education may include:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Controls Engineering
• Military electronics experience
• Senior technician experience with strong manufacturing expertise

Practical electrical troubleshooting skills, manufacturing judgment, communication, and documentation abilities are valued just as highly as formal education., If you’re a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving complex production challenges and improving how products are built, we’d love to hear from you.

3.93.9 out of 5 stars 6 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 $80,000 - $100,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Opportunities for advancement, * Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exposure to complex electro-mechanical systems and advanced manufacturing technologies
• A culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence