Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 20 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Overview

East Penn is ready to invest in you!

For more than seven decades, our company has grown from a one‑room shop producing five automotive batteries into one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers. Today, East Penn proudly employs over 10,500 full‑time team members, offers more than 500 product designs, operates globally, and has earned hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

Our people are — and always will be — the heart of our success. We are a family‑owned enterprise committed to recognizing and valuing every individual’s contribution. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters, you’ll find it here.

We are currently seeking an Equipment Design Engineer to join our East Penn Innovation Center in Kutztown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Designing new equipment and modifying existing equipment for all divisions.• Working directly with electrical department in design process.• Working directly with machine shop regarding detail prints and component parts.• Working directly with mechanical & electrical fabricators during design, fabrication, testing and installation of equipment.• Monitoring new equipment to insure proper installation.• Various purchasing duties.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks CAD software.• Hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuitry.• Strength of materials.• Welding practices.• Machining.• Electronics (sensors, motors, valves, PLC’s etc.)• Mechanical components relevant in machine design (bearings, pumps, vacuum systems, gears, etc.)• A bachelor’s or associates degree in Mechanical Engineering and five years experience related field is required.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities