Moog

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Moog$95K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
  • Experience in failure analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Strong technical understanding of electromechanical systems.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration.
  • Proficiency in data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead failure investigations on production hardware by analyzing telemetry and performance data.
  • Conduct fault tree analyses and root cause investigations to resolve product failures.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test teams to troubleshoot issues.
  • Perform hands-on inspections of electromechanical assemblies to identify failure mechanisms.
  • Drive improvements and error-prevention initiatives to enhance product quality.
  • Document investigation findings and clearly communicate results to stakeholders.
  • Present investigation status and recovery plans to internal leadership and customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package with bonus opportunities and matching 401k.
  • Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
  • Extensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Tuition assistance and professional development programs available.
  • Family-like, collaborative workplace culture enhanced by employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Reporting To:
Error Prevention and Investigation Supervisor

Work Schedule:
Onsite - Salt Lake City, UT

Our Defense team in Salt Lake is eagerly looking for a skilled Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role serves as the technical lead for investigating and preventing production hardware failures on missile and defense-related programs. The engineer is responsible for conducting failure investigations, analyzing test data and hardware performance, performing fault tree and root cause analyses, and determining the underlying causes of production issues. They work closely with engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality teams to develop corrective actions, improve processes, and prevent future failures.

Additionally, the role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and customer communication, providing clear updates on investigation findings, hardware impacts, and recommended paths forward to ensure product quality, reliability, and on-time delivery.

This is an on-site, collaborative working environment that offers a 9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off! (Schedule is First Shift Monday - Thursday, every other Friday Off).

As ourElectro-Mechanical Engineer, you will add incredible value to the team by holding responsibility for:
  • Lead failure investigations on production hardware issues by analyzing test telemetry, hardware performance data, and physical components.
  • Conduct physics-based fault tree analyses and root cause investigations to identify and resolve manufacturing and product failures.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test teams to troubleshoot issues and develop corrective actions.
  • Perform hands-on inspection and evaluation of electromechanical assemblies and component interactions to determine failure mechanisms.
  • Drive systemic improvements and error-prevention initiatives to reduce recurring production issues and improve product quality.
  • Document investigation findings, technical conclusions, and recommended actions, ensuring clear communication of results to stakeholders.
  • Present investigation status, hardware impacts, and recovery plans to internal leadership and external customers to support quality and delivery commitments.


To be considered for this Electro-Mechanical Engineer role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Failure Analysis / Root Cause Investigation Experience.
  • Technical understanding of electromechanical systems.
  • Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration.
  • Data-Driven Problem Solving.


It would be great if you also had:
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in the Engineering field - (Failure and Investigating would be a plus)
  • Aerospace, Missile, Defense, or High-Reliability Product Experience
  • Production or Manufacturing Engineering Background
  • Customer-Facing Engineering Experience
  • Reliability Engineering / Failure Prevention Methods


In return, we care for you by providing incredible "work perks" including:
  • Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
  • Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Collaborative and Welcoming Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace
  • Additional site-specific benefits are available!


Salary Range Transparency:
Salt Lake City, UT $95,000.00-$130,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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