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Shift Engineer

ELDOR AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN USA
Daleville, VA Other
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Engineer position at ELDOR AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN USA?

Eldor Automotive Powertrain USA is searching for two Shift (Junior) Engineers to join our team at the Production Plant located in Daleville, producing Ignition systems for the US Automotive Market. We are seeking candidates with a strong background/interest in robotics or programming. Position will require critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with good communication, a good team cooperation spirit, and desire to continue learning.

The Shift Engineer is responsible for maintaining the production line and auxiliar equipment, keeping them working properly, to ensure production efficiency, quality targets and meeting customer requirements. 

The Shift Engineer has the following responsibilities:

  • Provide an efficient and effective operation for the production line and auxiliary equipment
  • Ensure that production line and auxiliar equipment are working properly, replacing broken / faulty equipment whenever necessary, order in case of missing spare.
  • Have a good understanding of mechanical/electrical/pneumatic drawings, designs and product and process specifications.
  • Having strong analytic thinking skills for problem solving at machine breakdown troubleshooting and root cause investigation
  • Proposing modifications/improvements to avoid the same failure mode in the future, when applicable
  • Correctly fill out the machine breakdown service orders for each intervention.
  • Support the implementation of improvement projects in the production process.
  • Support the introduction of new products/processes in the production process.
  • Communicate and coordinate with Production and Quality teams as its necessary to improve process.
  • Comply with all applicable Environment/Health/Safety requirements.
  • Learn and apply the 7S rules (internal standardization and sustainability efforts across the plant)


Desired Education:

  • Associates in Mechatronics, Robotics, Instrumentation & Automation, Electrical Engineering, etc. 
  • Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering
  • Completion of industry-specific certification or programs may be considered as well


Experiences Preferred: (or a combination or education/experience)

  • Three years of experience in production, maintenance, FMCG or automotive areas and operating with highly automated production lines
  • Experience in mechanics, electrical, electronics, pneumatics 
  • Automation experience
  • Operation of lathe, milling, grinding, CNC and other mechanical machining equipment is desirable
  • Programming background is a plus


Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  • Robotics, automation, industrial communication, image processing and their uses in manufacturing processes
  • Troubleshooting Machine Breakdowns
  • Spare Parts Management
  • PLC/HMI Programming
  • Camera Programming
  • Robot Programming
  • Basic mechanical applications


BENEFITS

  • Training opportunities and potential for Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Performance reviews and opportunities for raises
  • Quarterly bonuses (typically averages between $350-500)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
  • 401K with up to 5% match
  • All employees start with 5 days of PTO, plus 2 weeks of vacation (accrued)
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
  • A positive and supportive work environment.
  • Access to ONSITE Gym, Café, and other benefits


EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer.





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