Equipment Engineer 1 (Manufacturing)

Location: On-site full-time in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Night shift: 10:00pm–8:00am, Wednesday–Saturday.

Salary: $69,000–$81,000 annual base pay, with potential bonus or incentives.

Company

hirify.global is a healthcare company developing next-generation sequencing and a multi-cancer early detection blood test.

What you will do

• Evaluate equipment performance, identify reliability concerns, and develop data-driven improvement recommendations.
• Support the installation, modification, qualification, testing, calibration, and verification of laboratory manufacturing equipment.
• Perform advanced maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and technical adjustments on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Develop corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment capability, throughput, and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical specifications, process instructions, test results, and engineering change records.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs while ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient equipment operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant equipment, manufacturing, or maintenance engineering experience, or a master’s degree with 0–2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing systems, control systems, and process instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and FMEA tools.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 15189, IVDD, IVDR, and FDA 21 CFR requirements.

Nice to have

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for diagnosing complex equipment and process issues.
• Experience collaborating across technical and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a manufacturing and engineering environment with production equipment, machinery, and moderate noise.
• Hands-on production-area support may involve standing, bending, lifting equipment components, and using required PPE.
• Occasional overtime or off-shift support may be required for critical maintenance or project activities.
• Benefits include flexible time off or vacation, a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and mindfulness programs.