Equipment & Tool Engineer 4
Chipton-Ross is seeking an Equipment & Tool Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in North Charleston, SC.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
-Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
-2+ years of experience working in an engineering discipline application.
-2+ years of experience working in software development.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops program and project requirements, develops highly complex equipment and tooling concepts and designs solutions, including alternatives for the Production System. Validates analysis of technical data, influences product engineering design and makes robotics, automation or technical recommendations to support production system integration for a aerospace products. Leads the creation and modification of equipment and tooling definition at the program level. Executes project plans, provides input to Make/Buy decisions and partners with Procurement to meet program schedule, cost and quality targets. Ensures compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements. Leads gated reviews and develops plans for production readiness, preventative maintenance and spares. Validates contractual performance milestones. Develops and implements work-arounds and maintains configuration of hardware, software and documentation. Conducts studies and make recommendation for disposition of assets.
o Architects, plans, implements, tests, and maintains software with the 787-production system including desktop, cloud-based, and industrial applications.
o Learns and understands the underlying build process of the 787 Dreamliner to find, resolve, and recommend changes for production-grade software applications.
o Owns software products in a DevSecOps manner from initial conception through retirement.
o Programs, integrates, & troubleshoots automation systems from industry leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
o Serves as a subject matter expert related to acquisitions of software from vendors (including requirements definition, authoring, bid review, implementation oversight).
o Generates system specifications from production system requirements.
o Interfaces with end users and stakeholders to ensure completeness of solutions.
o Develops, collaborates, and releases bid and purchase specifications for equipment and tooling needs which include software from suppliers.
o Works in a cross functional team alongside manufacturing, quality, safety, services, research and technology, suppliers and vendors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
o 2+ years of experience working with any of two following technologies:
C++
C# / .NET
Golang (Go)
Python
Java
JavaScript
SQL or No-SQL
Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Industrial Controls Programming or Industrial Control Systems Support
o Experience in containers, containerization, or container orchestration.
o Experience in Unix or Linux and Windows.
o Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
o Familiarity with 3D Metrology processes and/or Spatial Analyzer software.
o Familiarity with industrial control systems.
o Familiarity with production systems and/or manufacturing applications.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
ADDITIONAL:
100% onsite
OT, as business needs (5hrs/week avg).
Job Location: North Charleston, SC
Rate: Up to $98.34 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 10/22/2026
Attention: Anthony Ho
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: anthony.ho@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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