Equipment Engineer I

Description

Job Description and Responsibilities

TITLE: EQUIPMENT ENGINEER I

DECRIPTION

The equipment engineer I is an entry level position and is responsible for aiding in the maintenance of all MEMS processing and cleanroom-related equipment in order to meet customers' quality and delivery expectations. Work with senior engineers and equipment engineering technicians to perform preventative maintenance, repair, equipment installation and assists with initial process qualifications. Facilitate the sourcing of and maintenance of spare parts inventory with the assistance from equipment engineering technicians. Will be involved in preparing work documentation such as standard work instructions (SWIs). Work with Equipment Engineer II on maintaining and increasing up time on production tools and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

MACHINE MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTANANCE

• Perform scheduled basic and advanced maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance schedule

• Assist in the performance of unscheduled repairs and maintenance


• Troubleshoot known issues (common failures) and can apply basic troubleshooting techniques for initial diagnosis

• Maintain in good condition and repair machine sub-assemblies and components

• Maintain calibration program for required machine components that require calibration

• Maintain test and metrology equipment

• Act as resource for equipment engineering technicians.

MACHINE INSTALLATION AND QUALIFICATION

• Design changes to existing facilities in order to perform new tool installs including, electrical, plumbing, chemicals, gases, air, exhaust, ducting, etc.

• Obtain bids for outsourced work and manage onsite contractors


• Install and qualify equipment based on IQ, OQ and other requirements

• Consult with, and train process engineers on operation of newly installed equipment

SPECIAL TOOLING AND DESIGN

• Recommend and aid in design of tool modifications that enhance the productivity

• Work closely with process engineers to solve process related issues driven by tool configuration or hardware.

OTHER

• Maintain personal safety equipment related to the job requirements, including respiration equipment and PPE

• Minimum Tier 1 level for LOTO.

• Promote positive company culture and facilitate good communication with all departments

QUALITY

• Maintain integrity of the QMS in compliance with ISO 9001 requirements

• Update SWIs as procedures change and work with Equipment Engineer II and Quality as needed to update other impacted documentation

Requirements

• Education and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree or 8+ years of hands on work experience in the industry.
• Physical Requirements
  • Tasks are performed in a clean room environment with required full cleanroom attire.
  • Position requires one to be able to work for extended periods of time on their feet.
  • Must be able to work with steady hands.
  • Must be able to lift up to 500lbs.
• Cognitive Requirements
  • Good interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication with others.
  • Self-starter and able to work in a team-oriented environment as well as work individually with little or no supervision.
  • Quick learner and able to work competently in a high-pressure environment.
  • Detail oriented and able to multi-task.
  • Focused attention span on tasks.
  • Comprehension of written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to learn, retain, and apply knowledge
  • Ability to draw inferences from patterns and events
  • Inductive and deductive reasoning