Equipment Engineer - Paint L1

The Equipment Engineer - Paint L1 provides technical expertise for mechanical systems in a paint production environment by designing, managing, and implementing equipment solutions that support the department’s business plan and long-term sustainability. This role focuses on improving equipment performance, introducing new technologies, and ensuring robust technical documentation and training to enhance safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement established evaluation flows (E-Flow) for investment projects to ensure alignment with business plan targets.
• Complete equipment improvement activities and lead the decision-making process to enhance equipment characteristics that enable associates to perform successfully.
• Adhere to equipment installation standards, including drawings, compliance requirements, and data collection, to improve mean time between failures (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Drive, support, and develop engineering solutions to solve complex equipment and process problems in order to achieve departmental performance targets.
• Support the introduction of new technologies into the paint department and provide related technical training to drive continuous process improvement.
• Use data analysis and customer feedback to identify potential equipment and process problems and implement effective countermeasures to reduce impact on safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental metrics (SQCDME).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and procedures to ensure equipment and processes meet design intent and support long-term production sustainability.
• Develop the capabilities of yourself, colleagues, and team members through training, mentoring, and sharing of technical experiences to strengthen the team’s skill set.
• Share engineering technical knowledge and changes clearly through verbal and written communication with internal and external customers to strengthen departmental and plant performance.
• Identify gaps related to equipment performance and reliability, and develop, lead, and actively participate in improvement activities focused on SQCDME objectives.

• 2–6 years of engineering experience, preferably in equipment or mechanical engineering roles.
• Experience in equipment engineering with a focus on mechanical systems and equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including equipment installation and layout design.
• Proficiency in project management, including project scheduling and coordination with stakeholders.
• Experience with Catia 3D Design or equivalent 3D design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and apply problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to create clear and effective technical presentations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to teach and train others on technical topics and new technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in equipment engineering within a manufacturing or paint production environment.
• Familiarity with FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment tools.
• Experience in vendor management and coordination for equipment procurement and installation.
• Experience in design and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation and standard procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities.

This role operates within the Paint L1 department in a production environment that focuses on paint processes and mechanical equipment. The Equipment Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and engineering, and regularly interacts with internal and external stakeholders. The environment involves working around industrial equipment and systems, using 3D design software such as Catia and standard office tools including Microsoft Office. The position typically follows standard working hours, with potential need to be on-site during equipment installations, improvements, or troubleshooting activities. The role requires adherence to all plant safety procedures and operational standards appropriate for a paint and manufacturing facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lincoln, AL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $40 - $48