Equipment Engineer - Local Bounti

At Local Bounti, our mission is to revolutionize agriculture by making fresh, locally grown produce accessible to communities everywhere, now and for generations to come. We envision a future where transformative innovation and innovative technology empower us to grow produce locally with minimal food miles, ensuring the freshest and most sustainable offerings reach communities around the globe. 

We believe that happy plants make happy taste buds, and we are committed to reimagining the standards of freshness. But our commitment goes beyond just growing produce—we focus on building empowered local teams because, together, we can achieve extraordinary things in sustainable agriculture. 

If you are passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for the position of Equipment Engineer at Local Bounti. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable and community-driven future. 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an Equipment Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will have a pivotal role in maintaining the functionality and upkeep of various machines and equipment at our various sites. You will also take charge of training, establishing safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.  This role entails hands on trouble shooting and repair of our sophisticated systems working closely with our production and maintenance teams. This is a remote role with up to 50% travel required.   This exempt position is paid depending on experience, up to $130,000.

Key Responsibilities: 

- Spearhead the design, procurement and negotiation of equipment for capital projects, ensuring optimal functionality and cost-effectiveness. 

- Monitor key performance metrics of equipment and conduct systematic evaluations to pinpoint areas for optimization and efficiency enhancements.  

- Collaborate with on-site maintenance teams to execute installation, training, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of equipment.  

- Collaborate closely with process engineering teams to implement strategic modifications or upgrades to equipment systems, bolstering performance and reliability.  

- Deliver comprehensive training and mentorship to maintenance technicians and operational team members on equipment operation, maintenance best practices and safety protocols. 

- Ensure unwavering compliance with regulatory mandates, industry benchmarks, and company directives pertaining to equipment operation, maintenance and safety.  

Qualifications: 

- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working with multihead weighers, fillers, and sealing machines, including prominent brands such as Ishida, Yamato, Multivac and ProSeal, preferably within a commercial food production setting. 

- Experience with preventative maintenance programs, reliability centered maintenance (RCM) principles, and predictive maintenance methodologies, underlining a proactive approach to equipment upkeep and optimization. 

- Robust technical expertise encompassing mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic systems, coupled with adeptness in interpreting schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals to facilitate effective problem solving.  

- Exceptional problem-solving acumen, with the ability to remain composed under pressure and devise innovative solutions to address equipment challenges promptly and efficiently.  

- Experience with Auto CAD required.  

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Bilingual ability in Spanish is a plus.  

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Why Join Local Bounti? 

- Work with a passionate and innovative team 

- Be part of a company that values sustainability and community impact 

- Competitive pay 

- Day One benefits, including a wide selection of medical, dental, and vision plans at affordable rates for families, many of which offer FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts) or HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) 

- A culture of work/life balance with vacation plans and 10 paid holidays 

- Paid maternity and parental leave, adoption assistance, and caregiving support 

- Day One 401(k) participation with immediate vesting of company match 

- Aflac, Life/AD&D, Voluntary STD/LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage 

- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services 

Local Bounti is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@localbounti.com.