Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer – North Carolina

Continuous improvement of semiconductor processing equipment within a cleanroom environment.

• Ensures Fab equipment and processes meet throughput, yield, safety, and efficiency objectives.
• Develops and documents procedures to sustain and evolve equipment performance through data analysis.
• Communicates progress to goals through presentations and ongoing reviews.
• Initiates escalations for hard‑down equipment through to recovery (owns history, status, plans, and communication 24x7 until resolved).
• Plans and manages capital equipment procurements, space, installations, commissioning, and upgrades.
• Maintains reasonable expectation of response during off‑hours in support of production.
• Maintains necessary records, reports, calibrations, parts inventory, and reordering processes.
• Leads investigation and resolution of complex equipment‑related process problems.
• Proactively drives safe practices within the factory, supports and follows site safety policies.
• Works in cleanroom environment wearing cleanroom garments.
• Communicates day‑to‑day events, direction, and repairs both written and verbally, through logs and passdowns.
• Positively influences and supports others to succeed in their roles.
• Some travel for external training or source inspection of equipment is required as needed.

• Language skills:
  Must be able to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills:
  Must be proficient in MS Office suite of products, strong keyboard skills.
• Decision‑making and troubleshooting skills are very important.
• CAD and Project skills preferred.
• Familiarity with handling hazardous materials such as gases and chemicals.
• High degree of machine knowledge to the expert level.
• Mentor/Trainer/Leader.

• Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and development partners.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement, capacity planning, and throughput modeling.
• Proof of success in continuous improvement of semiconductor fab manufacturing equipment.

• Four‑year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical or Industrial discipline – may be offset with experience or combination of experience and associate’s degree.
• 2 years of experience in a similar role in a semiconductor fab.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., work in awkward positions, walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.
• Willing and able to become a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.