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About the Role

This role is responsible for identifying manufacturing equipment needs, developing equipment strategies, evaluating technologies and suppliers, and leading the implementation of manufacturing equipment solutions that improve safety, quality, capacity, and operational performance. The Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer serves as the technical lead throughout the equipment lifecycle, from opportunity identification and requirements development through supplier evaluation, equipment acquisition, installation, validation, training, optimization, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

Identifying manufacturing equipment opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost.
Partnering with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to define equipment requirements and business needs.
Developing equipment specifications, user requirement documents, statements of work, and technical procurement packages.
Researching and evaluating manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and equipment suppliers to identify the best technical and commercial solutions.
Leading RFQ, RFI, and supplier evaluation activities including technical reviews, quotation analysis, and supplier selection.
Developing equipment roadmaps and technology strategies that support current and future manufacturing requirements.
Leading capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning, validation, and production release.
Coordinating factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, startup, and production qualification activities.
Providing technical leadership during equipment implementation, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement activities.
Developing equipment standards, spare parts strategies, maintenance recommendations, and lifecycle management plans.
Collaborating with global manufacturing sites to support equipment deployment, standardization, and best-practice sharing.
Evaluating opportunities for custom equipment development, automation, machine modifications, and productivity improvements when commercially available solutions do not fully meet business requirements.
Maintaining technical documentation including specifications, validation records, equipment standards, supplier information, and operating procedures.
Observing and evaluating manufacturing processes to identify equipment, automation, and process improvement opportunities.
Translating manufacturing needs into clear technical requirements and equipment specifications.
Leading equipment feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, ROI evaluations, and technology assessments.
Working directly with suppliers to develop equipment concepts, quotations, layouts, implementation plans, and delivery schedules.
Managing equipment procurement activities including technical negotiations and supplier performance reviews.
Serving as project manager for equipment implementation projects, including budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management.
Coordinating installation and startup activities with Production, Facilities, Quality, IT, EHS, and supplier teams.
Developing training plans and ensuring successful knowledge transfer to operators, technicians, and support personnel.
Supporting new product introductions through equipment selection, process development, and manufacturing readiness activities.
Troubleshooting equipment issues and driving corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
Support global manufacturing initiatives involving equipment modernization, capacity expansion, and technology upgrades.
Developing custom mechanical, electrical, controls, or software enhancements when required to improve equipment functionality or performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
7+ years of manufacturing equipment engineering, capital equipment implementation, automation engineering, or related technical experience.
Demonstrated experience leading equipment projects from concept through production implementation.
Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and within cross-functional global teams.
Experience specifying, sourcing, purchasing, installing, and qualifying manufacturing equipment.
Experience developing RFQs, URS documents, technical specifications, and capital equipment justifications.
Knowledge of capital project management, supplier management, and manufacturing technology assessments.
Experience with manufacturing technologies including automation, robotics, vision systems, material handling, printing, assembly, inspection, converting, programming, or similar industrial equipment.
Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), IQ/OQ/PQ validation methodologies, and production qualification processes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting global manufacturing operations and multi-site equipment deployments.
Experience with automation controls, PLCs, motion systems, industrial networking, and machine vision systems.
Ability to develop custom equipment modifications and automation solutions when required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience preferred.
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

Skills

Manufacturing Equipment Development
Equipment Strategy Development
Technology and Supplier Evaluation
Equipment Implementation
Safety Improvement
Quality Improvement
Capacity Improvement
Operational Performance Improvement
Technical Leadership
Equipment Lifecycle Management
Custom Automation Development
Project Leadership
Supplier Management
Manufacturing Process Knowledge
Global Collaboration
Operations Collaboration
Manufacturing Engineering Collaboration
Product Engineering Collaboration
Quality Collaboration
Procurement Collaboration
External Equipment Supplier Collaboration
Robust and Scalable Manufacturing Solutions
User Requirement Documents
Statements of Work
Technical Procurement Packages
RFQ/RFI Management
Technical Reviews
Quotation Analysis
Supplier Selection
Equipment Roadmaps
Technology Strategies
Capital Equipment Projects
Commissioning
Validation
Production Release
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Installation
Startup
Production Qualification
Troubleshooting
Continuous Improvement
Equipment Standards Development
Spare Parts Strategy
Maintenance Recommendations
Lifecycle Management Plans
Global Manufacturing Site Support
Equipment Deployment
Standardization
Best-Practice Sharing
Custom Equipment Development
Automation
Machine Modifications
Productivity Improvements
Technical Documentation
Operating Procedures
Manufacturing Process Evaluation
Technical Requirements Translation
Equipment Specification Translation
Feasibility Studies
Cost-Benefit Analyses
ROI Evaluations
Technology Assessments
Equipment Concept Development
Layout Development
Implementation Plan Development
Delivery Schedule Development
Technical Negotiations
Supplier Performance Reviews
Project Management
Budget Management
Schedule Management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Installation Coordination
Startup Coordination
Training Plan Development
Knowledge Transfer
New Product Introduction Support
Manufacturing Readiness Activities
Corrective Action Driving
Equipment Modernization
Capacity Expansion
Technology Upgrades
Custom Mechanical Enhancements
Custom Electrical Enhancements
Custom Controls Enhancements
Custom Software Enhancements
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Independent Work
Cross-functional Teamwork
Global Teamwork
Sourcing
Purchasing
Capital Equipment Justification
Automation Technologies
Robotics
Vision Systems
Material Handling
Printing Equipment
Assembly Equipment
Inspection Equipment
Converting Equipment
Programming
Industrial Equipment
IQ/OQ/PQ Validation
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Automation Controls
PLCs
Motion Systems
Industrial Networking
Machine Vision Systems
Custom Equipment Modification Development
Automation Solution Development
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Competitive salary
Rewards package
Competitive benefits
Annual leave
Work-life balance
Vibrant culture
Welcoming culture
Inclusive culture
Extensive career development
Global organization
Pioneering hardware, software, and services
Empowerment
Flexible work environment
Learning opportunities
Enhancing expertise
Innovation
Embracing challenges
Driving change
Sharing insights
Forward-thinking ideas
Integrity
Results-oriented
Reliable
Straightforward
Being yourself
Feeling appreciated
Feeling accepted
Diverse workforce
Equitable workforce
Inclusive workforce
Global communities
Equal opportunity employer
Thriving workplace
Authentic selves
Mutual respect
AI-assisted technology support
Talent Acquisition support
Job-related qualification identification
Skill identification
Experience identification
Application review
Selection decision support
Assistance during application process
Accommodation during application process
Questions about AI in recruitment
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available
Legal authorization to work
HID technology
ASSA ABLOY Group
Access solutions
Global colleagues
Career building
Training opportunities
Development opportunities
Diverse teams
Valuing different perspectives
Valuing different experiences

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years of manufacturing equipment engineering, capital equipment implementation, automation engineering, or related technical experience.
Demonstrated experience leading equipment projects from concept through production implementation.

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

About the Company

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.
We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.
HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.
This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.
We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries.

Equal Opportunity

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.