Sustaining Engineer

Wright Technical Services

Sustaining Engineer

Euclid, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Title: Sustaining Engineer (Electrical)
    Type:
    FTE, Salaried Exempt
    Location:
    Onsite (Manufacturing Environment)

    Wright Technical Services is supporting a leading manufacturing organization in their search for a Sustaining Engineer to support product performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across advanced welding and plasma cutting systems.

    This role is focused on post-launch product lifecycle support, including troubleshooting, design improvements, and validation efforts. The engineer will work cross-functionally to enhance product quality, reliability, and manufacturability while supporting both production and field-related challenges.

    Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)

    • Work in a team environment supporting sustaining engineering and product lifecycle initiatives
    • Analyze field-returned products and production test failures to determine root cause and implement corrective actions
    • Implement changes to product designs, documentation, and test procedures to improve quality, reliability, and cost
    • Provide technical support to resolve production issues, field service challenges, and customer concerns
    • Identify opportunities for design optimization, material changes, and manufacturing process improvements
    • Perform and oversee testing and validation of design changes to ensure performance and compliance
    • Evaluate alternate suppliers and components to ensure reliability and fit-for-use
    • Ensure existing designs meet functional, safety, and regulatory requirements
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service teams
    • Provide technical support to Sales, Marketing, and Service teams as needed
    • Engage with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders on product performance and improvement initiatives
    • Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and continuous improvement of processes
    • Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

    Basic Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
    • 3–5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, sustaining, or manufacturing support environments
    • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and troubleshooting
    • Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing workloads
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Comfortable performing hands-on work when needed
  • Compensation
    $95,000-$115,000 per year