Equipment Engineer

Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking an Equipment Engineer to join our team in Wittmann, AZ. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be responsible for leading the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of outdoor weather testing equipment at the Wittmann, Arizona Desert Testing site. The position is diverse, hands-on, and technical in nature, and includes support of day-to-day site operations management. It involves a significant amount of time spent outdoors. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and upgrade the site’s data acquisition systems and logic controller programming
• Identify and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and usability
• Organize and support engineering projects in collaboration with maintenance mechanics
• Develop detailed technical documentation, procedures, and system records for both new and legacy operations
• Learn and maintain a deep technical understanding of weathering science and Q-Lab laboratory procedures with ability to educate customers
• Act as a high-level customer support and technical resource for operations
• Oversee the Maintenance team by providing direction and working collaboratively on solutions to issues encountered
• Support the overall operations of the business when the Site Manager is away
• Assist with coordination of calibration activities for measurement equipment (internal and external)

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or experience equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 5-10+ years of work experience in a hands-on mechanical/electrical engineering environment, designing, optimizing, maintaining, and improving complex electro-mechanical equipment
• In-depth understanding of industrial electronics and electrical controls/systems, including PLC’s, motors, relays, timers, switches, overcurrent protection and controls

Desired Skills:

• Proficient with 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD etc.)
• Experience with structural framework and weld design
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication design
• Experience in database administration
• Skill in PLC programming (CRBasic or others)

Who We Are:

Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

We Offer:

• A proven track record of success.
• Excellent compensation package including year-end bonus and company-funded retirement plan.
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life.
• Generous Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
• Fun, friendly working atmosphere!