Hiring: Equipment Engineer I Company: Trex Company Location: Winchester, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:14:38 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site About the job Experience: •0-3 Years of extrusion or relatable experience. •Basic understanding of extrusion process equipment Required Skills: •Partner cross-functionally with vendors to source specialized tooling and equipment upgrades to maintain asset readiness. •Utilize maintenance work order data and machine logs to investigate root causes of mechanical failures, component wear, and structural breakdowns. •Drive projects to eliminate recurring equipment downtime and maximize overall machine uptime. •Lead the installation, commissioning, and optimization of hardware improvements for extrusion lines and ancillary systems. •Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train operators/technicians on equipment features, machine guarding, and LOTO safety protocols. •Partner cross-functionally with the Process Engineer to align machine capabilities with optimal process parameters (temperatures, speeds, pressures) to minimize mechanical stress and component wear. •Maintain and upgrade downstream ancillary equipment (including vacuum pumps, water chillers, and pullers) to ensure synchronized line speed. •Maintain, and troubleshoot the material handling infrastructure, including delivery systems, vacuum loaders, blenders, and scrap grinders/shredders. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Compensation: •$75,000 - $95,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!