Engineer V

Engineer V

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, 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 V to join us in Fremont, CA!

The Engineer V is a senior-level technical expert responsible for leading highly complex engineering initiatives and solving critical business and technical challenges. This role provides deep subject-matter expertise, drives technical strategy, and influences engineering standards and best practices across the organization. Operating with broad autonomy, the Engineer V partners with cross-functional leaders to design scalable solutions, mentor engineering talent, and ensure engineering outcomes align with long-term business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering solutions with enterprise or global impact.
• Serve as a technical authority and subject-matter expert within a defined engineering discipline.
• Define engineering standards, architectures, and best practices to ensure quality, scalability, and reliability.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to project teams, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption when aligned with business objectives.
• Resolve high-risk, high-complexity technical issues that impact performance, cost, or continuity.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers; support technical career development.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, IT, and business teams to drive integrated solutions.
• Contribute to long-range planning, technology roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Other Duties:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills,

Experience:

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in an engineering role with progressive technical responsibility.
  • Recognized expertise in a specific engineering domain or technology area.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to influence technical direction and engineering outcomes at an enterprise level.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience architecting or designing enterprise-scale or mission-critical systems.
  • Demonstrated success driving innovation, optimization, or transformational improvements.
  • Experience across multiple engineering disciplines or technologies.
  • Strong mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and technical leadership capabilities.

Education, Certifications, Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or advanced technical training
  • Professional engineering license or advanced technical certifications, as applicable
  • Formal leadership, architecture, or advanced engineering training

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $ and $/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors,…