Sr. Electro- Mechanical Engineer

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. Thos role is based in Nashville, TN.

The Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Automation plays a key role in designing, developing, and implementing automated production equipment to enhance our internal manufacturing processes. This hands-on position requires expertise in robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and control systems to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability in manufacturing.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across teams, including product management, manufacturing, design engineering, and external partners.

Responsibilities

Automation & Equipment Development

• Design and develop new automated production equipment, integrating robotics, HMIs, PLCs, and application controls.
• Develop mechanical and electrical upgrades for production equipment using in-house and external design resources.
• Plan and implement equipment improvements to enhance production efficiency, cost reduction, and operational safety.
• Provide technical design support in debugging and optimizing automation equipment.
• Oversee machine capabilities to ensure compliance with Hayward’s lean manufacturing principles.
  
  

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with product management, design engineering, manufacturing, and external design partners to develop and optimize equipment.
• Provide design oversight and consultation for multiple development and support activities.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment is maintained to support safe and consistent product quality.
  
  

Data Acquisition & Process Optimization

• Develop protocols for data acquisition from machine controllers.
• Integrate vision systems, wireless communications, and networking solutions into automation processes.
• Utilize PLC ladder logic, analog signals, and HMI panel programming for optimized control.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical equipment and controls technologies.
• Experience in PLC ladder logic, HMI programming, data acquisition, and vision system integration.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) and AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for programming and troubleshooting machine controls.
• Proven ability to manage machine design projects from concept to deployment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization and with external vendors.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while driving innovation and efficiency.
  
  

Why Join Hayward?

At Hayward, we Care, Respect, Lead, and Grow—values that drive our commitment to innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Join us in shaping the future of automated manufacturing and making a lasting impact in the industry!