Staff Engineer - Equipment Design & Development
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Posted on Apr 17, 2026
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Staff Engineer — Equipment Design & Development.
The Staff Engineer leads the design, specification, and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment from concept through commissioning. This role is responsible for mechanical system architecture, vendor management, installation, and production ramp-up. The ideal candidate brings deep mechanical design expertise, automation knowledge, and hands-on experience with commissioning and acceptance testing to deliver scalable, reliable equipment solutions.
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Key responsibilities
- 01Lead mechanical system design and equipment architecture for automated manufacturing processes.
- 02Develop equipment layouts, material flow paths, ergonomic considerations, and system interfaces.
- 03Define performance metrics such as cycle time, precision, load capacity, and scalability.
- 04Collaborate with automation, controls, and software teams for integrated system development.
- 05Conduct engineering analysis including stress, thermal, and fluid modeling; perform DFM and DFMEA.
- 06Translate requirements into technical specifications for custom or off-the-shelf equipment.
- 07Evaluate vendors, lead design reviews, and validate compliance and performance.
- 08Oversee installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
- 09Partner with process engineering on validation, predictive maintenance, and operational optimization.
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Qualifications
- 017+ years in mechanical design, equipment development, or automation in high-volume/advanced manufacturing.
- 02Strong experience in mechanical systems, thermal/fluid dynamics, motion systems, and system integration.
- 03Hands-on experience designing, building, and commissioning manufacturing equipment.
- 04Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA.
- 05Knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and safety systems.
- 06Experience leading FAT/SAT and troubleshooting complex automation systems.
- 07Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ISO, and industry safety standards.
- 08Experience with procurement of complex, custom machinery.
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Preferred skills
- 01Experience with hazardous materials safety systems across chemical, energy, automotive, aerospace, or electronics industries.
- 02Background in robotics, PLCs, mechatronics, or process development.
- 03Familiarity with SCADA, IoT, and smart manufacturing platforms.
- 04Expertise in GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- 05Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process optimization.
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Email your resume and a short note about the work you've shipped to jobs@deterrence.com. Reference the role title in the subject line.
Discipline
Equipment
Location
United States