Principal Equipment Engineer, Adhesion & Assembly

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. Develop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions for Adhesion & Assembly processes .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions, with a strong focus on industrial robotics, equipment integration, and functional safety principles. Proven ability to manage technical vendor relationships and support multi-site equipment deployment.

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Industrial AutomationRobotics IntegrationEquipment DevelopmentFunctional Safety PrinciplesTechnical Vendor Engagement

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Hard Skills

Automated AssemblyAdhesive ApplicationBonding ProcessesTorque-Related Manufacturing EquipmentIndustrial ControlsPLC-Based SystemsEquipment IntegrationTroubleshooting Complex Engineering SolutionsCommissioning and Acceptance TestingMulti-Site Equipment Deployment

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingRoot-Cause AnalysisCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Smart Torque SystemsMachine VisionPrecision Assembly SystemsMaterial Dispensing Technologies

Industry Keywords

Adhesion & Assembly ProcessesManufacturing EngineeringEHSTechnical RequirementsEngineering Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions for Adhesion & Assembly processes
Own assigned equipment development workstreams, including design collaboration, integration, commissioning, and factory acceptance
Engage with equipment OEMs, system integrators, and automation suppliers
Manage day-to-day technical vendor engagement and challenge design assumptions for manufacturability and scalability
Support equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, and functional safety implementation
Translate manufacturing problems into practical and robust equipment designs
Conduct technical evaluations, design reviews, and troubleshooting for automated assembly, adhesive dispensing, bonding processes, and smart torque systems
Support standardized equipment and process platforms deployable across multiple sites
Partner with manufacturing sites, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other functions to define technical requirements
Participate in commissioning, startup, debug, and handoff of new equipment to manufacturing sites
Generate engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and validation reports
Provide subject matter expertise for enterprise automation and assembly initiatives
Identify design risks, integration issues, and performance gaps; propose and execute solutions independently
May mentor junior engineers and support team capability-building
Support manufacturing technologies including automated and semi-automated assembly, robotics, smart torque systems, adhesive dispensing, bonding, thermal interface material application, precision joining, vision-guided assembly, process monitoring, and integrated automation cells

Requirements

What you’ll need

A university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience with industrial automation and robotics
U.S. citizenship
Experience developing, integrating, or deploying industrial manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLC-based systems, and equipment integration
Knowledge of functional safety and machine safety principles
Experience working directly with equipment OEMs, system integrators, or automation suppliers
Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 30%
Experience developing automated assembly, adhesive application, bonding, or torque-related manufacturing equipment
Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot complex engineering solutions
Strong background in industrial robotics, automated manufacturing cells, and equipment integration
Experience with commissioning, debug, acceptance testing, and production ramp support
Experience supporting multi-site equipment deployment
Familiarity with machine vision, precision assembly systems, or material dispensing technologies
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and challenge technical designs
Strong hands-on problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and technical execution skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Optional group legal coverage
Optional ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed
Remote work primarily from home
Travel to site locations as needed