Equipment Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Equipment Engineer jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with the state's deep concentration of automotive manufacturing, aerospace and defense, semiconductor fabrication, and industrial automation driving consistent openings at every level from entry-level process technician to senior principal engineer. The heaviest hiring is in Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton, where anchors like Honda of America, Parker Hannifin, and Collins Aerospace maintain large engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties are process equipment, tooling and fixture engineering, and capital project management for high-volume production environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position: Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (Bilingual Mandarin & English)
Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
Reports To: Plant Manager
Experience: 3-5 Years
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is a hands-on engineering role within the Maintenance Team responsible for equipment reliability, troubleshooting, equipment improvements, automation support, and new equipment implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Engineering & Development
- Assist in the design, development, modification, and improvement of existing and new manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems.
- Create and modify equipment drawings using AutoCAD.
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities.
- Drive improvements in equipment safety, reliability, quality, productivity, and throughput.
- Support automation and equipment improvement projects.
- Own equipment performance throughout its lifecycle, including installation, commissioning, maintenance support, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting
- Serve as a key member of the Maintenance Team, providing hands-on support for troubleshooting equipment, repair, and reliability improvements.
- Independently diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs.
- Work side-by-side with maintenance technicians to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform equipment repairs, component replacement, fabrication, welding, modifications, and upgrades as required.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.
- Improve equipment uptime, reliability, maintainability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Develop troubleshooting & maintenance procedures, and reliability improvements for critical equipment.
Process Improvement & Spare Parts Management
- Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues affecting safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain equipment BOMs and critical spare parts inventories.
- Improve spare parts availability and equipment maintainability.
Vendor & Supplier Support
- Work closely with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers in the United States and China.
- Communicate with Vendors in China and engineering teams in Mandarin and English.
- Support equipment installation, troubleshooting, upgrades, commissioning, warranty support, and spare parts sourcing.
- Coordinate technical issue resolution with suppliers and contractors to minimize downtime.
- Serve as a technical liaison between Operations, Maintenance, suppliers, contractors, and global engineering teams.
Travel Requirements
- Regular travel between company facilities in the Bowling Green area
- Occasional travel to supplier or customer locations may be required
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering, maintenance engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D.
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, motors, machine safety systems
- Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English.
- Strong understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements and machine safety practices.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Preferred
- Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and material handling systems.
- Experience with conveyors, smart warehouse systems, Industrial automation, sand blasting equipment, plasma coating equipment, or similar industrial equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working around industrial equipment and wearing required PPE.
- Ability to spend most of the workday on the production floor
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience with equipment qualification, installation, and process validation
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for equipment design and documentation
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to develop and execute equipment maintenance plans and reliability programs
- Strong project management skills for coordinating capital equipment installations across cross-functional teams
Equipment Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment engineer in Ohio?
Most equipment engineer roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Ohio does not mandate a state license for most industry equipment engineer positions, though engineers who certify or stamp public-facing designs may pursue licensure through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Employers in automotive and aerospace sectors often expect direct experience with equipment qualification or capital project work before considering candidates for mid-level roles.
Which companies hire equipment engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring equipment engineers in Ohio right now include American Honda Motor, LiveWell Homecare Agency, and Boeing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's manufacturing base, anchored by automotive, defense, and semiconductor industries, means equipment engineering demand is spread across both large OEMs and their regional supplier networks.
Which Ohio cities have the most equipment engineer jobs?
Anna, Marysville, and Columbus are the Ohio cities with the most equipment engineer openings. Columbus draws volume from semiconductor and logistics facilities expanding in central Ohio, Cleveland's industrial and aerospace corridor supports strong demand through companies like Parker Hannifin and Lincoln Electric, and Dayton's defense and advanced manufacturing concentration anchors hiring through employers such as Collins Aerospace and government contractors at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Are there remote equipment engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline requiring physical access to machinery, production lines, and test equipment, so fully remote roles represent a small share of openings. About 100% of equipment engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve documentation, project coordination, or vendor management tasks rather than direct equipment interaction.
How can I get hired as a equipment engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship with one of Ohio's large manufacturers, many of whom recruit directly from Ohio State, Case Western Reserve, and the University of Dayton. Honda of America, Parker Hannifin, and Procter and Gamble run structured new-graduate programs that rotate engineers through equipment and process functions. Candidates moving laterally from maintenance technician, quality engineer, or manufacturing engineer roles are also competitive. Earning a Certified Reliability Engineer credential or completing a Six Sigma Green Belt course strengthens applications for candidates without direct equipment engineering titles.
Where can I find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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