Research and Development Machine and Controls Engineer

About Re:Build Manufacturing & Oribi

Oribi Manufacturing, LLC (Oribi) located in Denver, CO, is a leader in the development and production of advanced thermoplastic composites. We utilize automation, robotics, and advanced materials to produce advanced composite parts for a wide range of industries, including sporting goods, defense, wind energy, automotive, marine, and others.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We've assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we're leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for an R&D Machine and Controls Engineer who can do it all—design machinery, wire it up, and program it to work. This is a combination role for someone who moves fast, thinks creatively, and works across mechanical, electrical, and controls without getting stuck in silos.

You'll work on custom automation systems, R&D prototypes, experimental equipment, and new manufacturing processes. If you like building complete solutions from concept to commission, this is for you.

What you will get to do!

• Design and modify machine components, assemblies, and systems
• Program and troubleshoot control systems including PLCs, robotics, motor controls, sensors, HMIs, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Rapidly prototype and test new machines and control strategies
• Work across mechanical design, electrical integration, and controls programming
• Iterate quickly based on real-world testing and feedback
• Collaborate closely with machine designers, fabricators, and management across the team
• Build and commission complete systems—from mechanical design through controls startup
• Solve complex problems that span disciplines

What you bring to the team

• You have 5-10 years of experience building machinery—whether that's design, fabrication, controls, or a mix
• You're comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
• You have hands-on PLC programming experience—but you're not stuck in old-school methods
• You understand robotics, motor controls, sensors, HMIs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and large industrial systems
• You can design or modify machine components and then make them work with controls
• You learn fast, adapt quickly, and don't need everything figured out before you start
• You like building, testing, breaking, and improving
• You're open to unconventional solutions and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Non-traditional backgrounds welcome if you have the right skills and mindset
• You enjoy working in an R&D environment where experimentation and iteration are part of the process

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial robotics experience
• Robotics programming and integration
• Experience with multiple PLC platforms
• Vision systems integration and programming
• Servo and motion control systems
• Background in automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, or other relevant industries

Additional Details

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is [$90,000 - $135,000]. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive compensation (LTIP), in addition to a competitive benefits package.

Work Week is onsite Monday - Friday

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

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