Engineer IV, Key Account Technologist

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world ! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smartcar,and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations.

If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success –
join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Engineer IV, Key Account Technologist to join us in Austin, TX!

This position will be responsible for managing/overseeing ongoing site engineering activities, Leading Key improvement Programs/projects. Excels in program management, engineering cost estimation, Quality disciplines, statistical methods, semiconductor processes, parts cleaning, and coating. Leads development and implementation of resolutions/solutions to key customer concerns to maintain and increase business.

• Leader in strategic process development across multiple sites for new capabilities and yield improvement for UCT and its customers.
• Applying the principles of mass, momentum, and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme, and detailed design.
• Supporting the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations across multiple sites for UCT’s strategic problems.
• Defines process requirements for NPI and new line startups including equipment needs and necessary supporting systems for customer success.
• Serves as technical lead for global peers by giving technical guidance and resources for strategic and complex technical problems.
• Work closely with Sales to interface with the customer in support of new and existing business activities by developing customer ready technical roadmaps and leading projects to complete them.
• Advises Operations Site managers and Sales to deploy Engineering solutions including technical problem solving, work instruction issues, and other Engineering activities as needed.
• Drives process control systems (PCS) and SPC matching efforts for key customers and helping to identify and eliminate gaps between sites.
• Proven experience in Kaizen concepts, Lean Manufacturing.

Participates in projects as assigned to improve systems, operations & cross-functional collaboration. Other duties may be assigned and at the discretion of the Company.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Assessing processes for their relevance and assessing the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Reviewing existing data (also lab analyses) to identify and interpret trends as well as to determine if more research or types of information need to be collected.
• Designing, installing, and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Preparing reports, flow diagrams and charts.
• Assessing the availability of raw materials and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.
• Managing the cost and time constraints of projects and tasks.
• Working closely with Quality and Operations as well as other Engineers to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of a plant.
• Ensuring processes work at optimum levels, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
• Ensuring that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
• Working closely with other specialists, including scientists responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediate and finished products;
  Engineers. responsible for plant maintenance; commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules; and the operating crew.
• Superior people management and leadership skills; familiarity with wet chemistry processing, semiconductor tool consumables, semiconductor technology, critical cleaning technology, semiconductor processing, coating technologies, and CAD implementation.
• High level troubleshooting skills coupled with hands-on approach to solving problems. Utilizes project management methods for tracking projects. Effective verbal & written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
• Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Demonstrable understanding of production, engineering & quality initiatives and with safety & quality practices. Proficiency in the use Excel, PowerPoint and other systems/software to perform job duties…