Equipment Engineer

Role Overview

Pacific Scientific EMC is seeking a hands‑on, solutions‑driven Equipment Engineer to support production operations, maintain and improve manufacturing equipment, and develop robust tooling solutions that enhance process capability, safety, and throughput. In this role, you will respond to emergent equipment issues, drive tool and equipment improvements, and ensure production assets remain reliable, stable, and aligned with engineering specifications.

You will also support sustaining engineering efforts by developing new tooling concepts, upgrading existing fixtures and equipment, and optimizing tooling performance to improve manufacturability, quality, and long‑term operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical owner for production equipment, tooling, and fixtures, ensuring operational readiness and rapid response to downtime events.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and sensor‑based issues related to production equipment and tooling.
• Develop, design, and release new tools, jigs, and fixtures that improve assembly repeatability, ergonomics, safety, and quality.
• Review equipment and tooling designs, update engineering drawings, and revise related procedures to maintain configuration control and compliance with engineering standards.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings to ensure manufacturability and proper tool/equipment requirements.
• Author maintenance procedures, tooling setup instructions, calibration methods, preventive maintenance plans, and work instructions.
• Support sustaining engineering by monitoring equipment performance, identifying degradation trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and analyze equipment and tooling performance metrics (e.g., downtime, MTTR, MTBF, failure modes) to identify issues and drive data‑based improvements.
• Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies to enhance equipment reliability and extend tooling life.
• Collaborate with automation, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, and quality teams to specify equipment upgrades and introduce new technologies.
• Lead tooling validations, capability studies, and equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, optimize cell layout, and enhance tooling and equipment integration within production processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Export Control Requirement: Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience supporting production equipment, tooling design, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with production equipment, tooling design, fixtures, and mechanical systems.
• Exposure to automation equipment, sensors, electro‑mechanical systems, pneumatic actuators, or PLC‑controlled processes.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD platforms for tooling and fixture design.
• Demonstrated use of continuous improvement methods and reliability‑focused engineering practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with hands‑on mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to balance day-to-day production support with long-term equipment/tooling projects.

Work Location & Travel

This role is on-site and based in Chandler, AZ.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.

PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.