Director - Equipment Engineering & Tool Installation
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Head Of Equipment Engineering & Tool Installation
The Head of Equipment Engineering & Tool Installation will lead the specification review, procurement support, installation, commissioning, qualification, maintenance setup, and ramp readiness of process and metrology tools for the company's advanced substrate manufacturing facility in India. This role is critical during the greenfield fab setup phase and will ensure that all tools are correctly specified, utility-ready, safely installed, qualified on schedule, and transitioned into stable manufacturing operation.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in semiconductor, OSAT, advanced substrate, PCB, display, or precision electronics manufacturing equipment, with the ability to work across global tool vendors, facilities teams, process engineers, EHS, procurement, and construction contractors.
Primary Responsibilities- Equipment Planning & Specification
- Tool Procurement Support
- Fab Layout & Tool Hookup Coordination
- Installation, Commissioning & Qualification
- Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
- Safety, Compliance & Documentation
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 12–20+ years of experience in semiconductor, OSAT, substrate, PCB, display, solar, precision electronics, or high-tech manufacturing equipment.
- At least 5+ years in a leadership role managing equipment engineering, tool installation, maintenance, or fab ramp.
- Experience with tool installation, utility hookup, vendor management, FAT/SAT, and equipment qualification.
- Strong understanding of cleanroom equipment requirements and high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with global equipment vendors and local Indian facilities/MEP teams.
- Ability to read and review tool layouts, utility drawings, P&IDs, electrical requirements, exhaust requirements, and installation manuals.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Experience in advanced substrates, ABF buildup, glass substrates, TGV, FCBGA, SiP, RF modules, or semiconductor packaging preferred.
- Prior greenfield fab setup experience in India or Asia preferred.
- Familiarity with panel-level processing tools preferred.
- Experience with wet process, plating, lithography, PVD, inspection, and test equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of SEZ equipment import processes and Indian statutory compliance preferred.
- Experience setting up preventive maintenance systems, spare parts management, and equipment KPIs preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES/CMMS systems for equipment maintenance and spare parts control preferred.
- Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day (where applicable).
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey quality standards, expectations, and feedback clearly to team members and stakeholders.
- A willingness to adjust to changing circumstances, processes, or technologies for continuous improvement in dynamic environments.
- The ability to work well with others, fostering a cooperative atmosphere, driving data management initiatives, and engaging all levels of the organization.
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