Equipment Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Equipment Engineer jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in advanced manufacturing, automotive assembly, and semiconductor fabrication, with demand ranging from entry-level process support to senior process and reliability engineering roles. The heaviest hiring is in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston, where employers like BMW Manufacturing, Michelin North America, and Boeing South Carolina maintain large, sustained engineering workforces. Process equipment, semiconductor tool qualification, and reliability engineering are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
JOB TITLE: Equipment & Tooling Engineer
DATE PREPARED: 05/2026
EXEMPT (Y/N): Yes
DEPARTMENT: e-VAC Magnetics LLC – Engineering
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
LOCATION: Sumter, SC
JOB SUMMARY: The Equipment & Tooling Engineer will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing equipment reliability, production performance, and continuous improvement activities for the permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This position serves as the technical owner for equipment-related engineering activities and supports the full equipment lifecycle, including specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, optimization, and handover to production. The Equipment & Tooling Engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure manufacturing equipment performs safely, reliably, and efficiently while supporting business growth objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following.
Equipment Reliability & Manufacturing Support
- Troubleshoot complex equipment-related issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Support root cause investigations related to equipment failures and production losses
- Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase manufacturing performance
- Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Equipment Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications and upgrades
- Optimize manufacturing equipment to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost performance
- Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support machine and process capability studies
- Develop technical solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs
Capital Projects & Equipment Introduction
- Develop equipment specifications, scopes of work, and technical requirements
- Support equipment selection, procurement, and supplier evaluations
- Lead or support capital projects from concept through production release
- Coordinate equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance activities (FAT/SAT)
- Support layout planning, manufacturing capacity planning, and equipment expansion initiatives
- Ensure successful handover of new equipment and technologies to production
Tooling Engineering
- Develop and maintain tooling standards for manufacturing operations
- Coordinate tooling design, procurement, modifications, and life-cycle management
- Support spare parts strategies and critical tooling inventories
- Ensure tooling supports process capability and product quality requirements
Supplier & Contractor Management
- Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors, integrators, and service providers
- Review technical proposals and equipment quotations
- Participate in technical risk assessments and mitigation planning
- Ensure supplier deliverables meet technical, quality, safety, and schedule requirements
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain equipment-related engineering documentation, standards, and records
- Ensure OEM documentation, drawings, manuals, and technical data are properly controlled
- Develop and maintain operating, maintenance, and engineering procedures
- Support equipment safety reviews and regulatory compliance activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS
- Support training and knowledge transfer for production and maintenance personnel
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
- Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing equipment and tooling systems
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Recognized as degreed or holding an accredited certification in a relevant technical or engineering discipline
- Minimum 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing analytics, SPC, process engineering, or industrial data analysis
- Experience working within high-volume manufacturing environments
- Experience implementing SPC methodologies and process capability studies
- Demonstrates flexibility and a team-oriented mindset by supporting additional tasks and cross-functional needs as required
PREFERRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Experience with MES systems and manufacturing databases
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting tools
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel Requirements: 10% (as needed, domestic or international travel)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English, German beneficial
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
No formal direct reports
EMPLOYMENT AT WILL
This job description is intended as an outline of the duties of the position at VACUUMSCHMELZE and is subject to change by VAC from time to time. It is NOT a contract of employment. Employment at VAC is voluntarily entered into and is subject to termination by you or VAC AT WILL, with or without cause at any time, either party believes such action to be appropriate.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Equipment & Tooling Engineer
DATE PREPARED: 05/2026
EXEMPT (Y/N): Yes
DEPARTMENT: e-VAC Magnetics LLC – Engineering
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
LOCATION: Sumter, SC
JOB SUMMARY: The Equipment & Tooling Engineer will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing equipment reliability, production performance, and continuous improvement activities for the permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This position serves as the technical owner for equipment-related engineering activities and supports the full equipment lifecycle, including specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, optimization, and handover to production. The Equipment & Tooling Engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure manufacturing equipment performs safely, reliably, and efficiently while supporting business growth objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following.
Equipment Reliability & Manufacturing Support
- Troubleshoot complex equipment-related issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Support root cause investigations related to equipment failures and production losses
- Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase manufacturing performance
- Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Equipment Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications and upgrades
- Optimize manufacturing equipment to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost performance
- Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support machine and process capability studies
- Develop technical solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs
Capital Projects & Equipment Introduction
- Develop equipment specifications, scopes of work, and technical requirements
- Support equipment selection, procurement, and supplier evaluations
- Lead or support capital projects from concept through production release
- Coordinate equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance activities (FAT/SAT)
- Support layout planning, manufacturing capacity planning, and equipment expansion initiatives
- Ensure successful handover of new equipment and technologies to production
Tooling Engineering
- Develop and maintain tooling standards for manufacturing operations
- Coordinate tooling design, procurement, modifications, and life-cycle management
- Support spare parts strategies and critical tooling inventories
- Ensure tooling supports process capability and product quality requirements
Supplier & Contractor Management
- Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors, integrators, and service providers
- Review technical proposals and equipment quotations
- Participate in technical risk assessments and mitigation planning
- Ensure supplier deliverables meet technical, quality, safety, and schedule requirements
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain equipment-related engineering documentation, standards, and records
- Ensure OEM documentation, drawings, manuals, and technical data are properly controlled
- Develop and maintain operating, maintenance, and engineering procedures
- Support equipment safety reviews and regulatory compliance activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS
- Support training and knowledge transfer for production and maintenance personnel
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
- Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing equipment and tooling systems
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Recognized as degreed or holding an accredited certification in a relevant technical or engineering discipline
- Minimum 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing analytics, SPC, process engineering, or industrial data analysis
- Experience working within high-volume manufacturing environments
- Experience implementing SPC methodologies and process capability studies
- Demonstrates flexibility and a team-oriented mindset by supporting additional tasks and cross-functional needs as required
PREFERRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Experience with MES systems and manufacturing databases
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting tools
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel Requirements: 10% (as needed, domestic or international travel)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English, German beneficial
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
No formal direct reports
EMPLOYMENT AT WILL
This job description is intended as an outline of the duties of the position at VACUUMSCHMELZE and is subject to change by VAC from time to time. It is NOT a contract of employment. Employment at VAC is voluntarily entered into and is subject to termination by you or VAC AT WILL, with or without cause at any time, either party believes such action to be appropriate.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required
- Hands-on experience maintaining, qualifying, or improving manufacturing equipment
- Proficiency with equipment qualification protocols such as IQ, OQ, and PQ validation
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for equipment documentation
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and maintenance teams
Equipment Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment engineer in South Carolina?
Most equipment engineer roles in South Carolina require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program. South Carolina does not mandate a state-issued license for most industry equipment engineer positions, but engineers who provide services to the public may pursue licensure through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Employers in automotive and aerospace sectors often prioritize candidates with internship or co-op experience from South Carolina's strong university engineering programs.
Which companies hire equipment engineers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring equipment engineers in South Carolina right now include QEMS, Sealed Air, and Abner Solar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's automotive, aerospace, and growing semiconductor manufacturing sectors drive consistent demand, with large anchor employers supporting a broad supply chain of smaller manufacturers that also hire equipment engineers regularly.
Which South Carolina cities have the most equipment engineer jobs?
Aiken, Duncan, and Sumter lead South Carolina in equipment engineer openings. Greenville anchors the Upstate's dense automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor, home to BMW and a large Michelin footprint, while Charleston's aerospace and defense industries, including Boeing's major assembly facility, drive demand in the Lowcountry, and Columbia's mix of government, defense, and expanding industrial employers rounds out the state's hiring geography.
Are there remote equipment engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of equipment engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the hands-on, equipment-floor nature of most roles. The portions of the work most amenable to remote arrangements are documentation, data analysis, and procurement coordination, while equipment qualification, troubleshooting, and process support almost always require on-site presence at manufacturing or production facilities.
How can I get hired as a equipment engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a co-op or internship at one of South Carolina's large manufacturers, since BMW Manufacturing, Michelin, and Boeing all run structured programs for students and new graduates. Entry-level titles like equipment technician, process engineering associate, or manufacturing engineer I are common stepping stones. A degree from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, or another in-state ABET-accredited program, combined with any hands-on lab or capstone project experience, gives candidates a meaningful edge with Upstate and Lowcountry employers.
Where can I find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the available roles, identify the positions that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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