Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer!! Location: Austin, Texas Job ID: 51696 HID Global is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer to be an integral member of the Manufacturing Engineering team in Austin. 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. The role requires a blend of equipment engineering expertise, project leadership, supplier management, and manufacturing process knowledge to successfully deploy equipment solutions across HID manufacturing operations. While capable of developing custom automation and equipment solutions when required, the primary focus of this role is evaluating, specifying, and implementing manufacturing equipment that supports HID's strategic manufacturing objectives. The engineer will collaborate globally with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and external equipment suppliers to deliver robust and scalable manufacturing solutions. Who are we? 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. Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS): 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. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. As our Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: 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 cus…

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