CCU - Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

Job description:
GOEX is seeking a hands-on Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical leader of our maintenance team. This is a working engineering role—not a desk job. You'll spend the majority of your time on the production floor troubleshooting equipment, solving complex mechanical and electrical problems, and working alongside maintenance technicians to keep our operation running safely and efficiently.

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day direction to the maintenance team by assigning priorities, providing technical guidance, and following up to ensure work is completed correctly. At the same time, you'll roll up your sleeves and actively participate in repairs, equipment improvements, and engineering projects that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement.

Whether your background is mechanical or electrical engineering, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, leading by example, and making a direct impact on manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

Serve as the primary engineering resource for the facility, providing technical expertise for mechanical and electrical systems.
Provide day-to-day leadership and technical direction to the maintenance team by assigning work, setting priorities, and ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and correctly.
Work alongside maintenance technicians to troubleshoot equipment, perform repairs, and solve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
Diagnose and resolve equipment failures involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
Troubleshoot and support PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, sensors, and other industrial control systems.
Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Help plan and manage equipment upgrades, machine modifications, facility improvements, and capital projects.
Help develop, improve, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Partner with production and operations to improve equipment performance, increase uptime, and eliminate recurring issues.
Maintain engineering documentation, equipment drawings, spare parts information, and CMMS records.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety standards.
Mentor, coach, and develop maintenance technicians by sharing technical knowledge and promoting best maintenance practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering .
Three to five years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving industrial mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Experience working with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Ability to lead and direct maintenance personnel while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting and repairs.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work on the production floor and actively participate in hands-on maintenance and engineering activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with industrial automation and electrical control systems.
Experience leading maintenance teams or directing maintenance activities.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Experience managing equipment upgrades, capital projects, or facility improvements.
Experience using CMMS software.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and manufacturing safety best practices.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:
Leads by example and enjoys working alongside the maintenance team.
Takes ownership of equipment reliability and follows problems through to resolution.
Enjoys troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Can balance engineering responsibilities with hands-on problem solving.
Builds trust by being visible, approachable, and actively involved on the production floor.
Communicates effectively with maintenance, production, engineering, and plant leadership.
Is passionate about continuous improvement, employee development, and workplace safety.

Why GOEX?

At GOEX, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. This role isn't about sitting behind a desk—it's about solving problems where they happen. You'll help shape the future of our maintenance organization, improve the reliability of our manufacturing equipment, and work alongside a team committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance