Senior Facilities Engineer

The Senior Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing facilities. Must be comfortable developing the necessary documentation for the site, i.e. preventative maintenance plans, records, and spares parts. The candidate will provide site-wide support for clean room operations in compliance to internal equipment management procedures. Responsibilities will include the installation, preventive maintenance, unplanned maintenance, and performance of cutting-edge process equipment along with documenting activities in accordance with regulatory compliance guidelines.

This position will be expected to work in close collaboration with the engineering staff along with the manufacturing teams. Strong interpersonal and troubleshooting skills are essential for success in this position.

Job Description

• Routine maintenance of manufacturing facility equipment to ensure its smooth operation.
• Support with the development of procedures where applicable to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Individual will own the maintenance operations of the site including ISO Class 7 and Class 8 clean rooms.
• Will work collaboratively with Workplace Management to ensure site safety and compliance.
• Will serve as the subject matter expert for site facilities operations including but not limited to HVAC, Acid Waste System, Electrical, CDA, Nitrogen.
• Assist in the execution of equipment IQ/OQ/PQ in GMP manufacturing
• Support and maintain process equipment to ensure it is in good working condition and in compliance with standard operating procedures
• Coordinate schedule between manufacturing and equipment providers to minimize downtime
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure process equipment site requirements are met before installation of new equipment
• Support automated process equipment, temperature monitoring system, and equipment documentation activities
• Utilize, support and suggest improvements to the spare parts procedure
• Adhere to and support 5S activities in the areas where you are working
• Ability to work with MES systems inputting data and suggesting improvements
• Coordinate laboratory equipment, Preventative Maintenance (PM), Repairs, IOPQ, validation and other equipment lifecycle processes to support as required
• Track downtime causes and seek root causes and solutions to repeatable problems.
• Train technician staff on correct maintenance procedures.
• Work with equipment vendors for support and upgrade of tools.
• Provide weekly status updates during the manufacturing coordination meetings. On-call as needed to assist with maintaining our GMP Facility

• Individual Responsibilities
• Support with the management of key facilities and environmental maintenance vendors including cost negotiation, and time management
• Support with the coordination with engineering and manufacturing personnel to ensure timely work to minimize production downtime.
• Respond to process equipment related issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on process equipment
• Will respond to utilities equipment issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on utility equipment as required
• Support with the Author of and maintain technical documents including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment Maintenance Forms as required

Qualifications/ Required

Knowledge/

Experience and Skills:

Required

• Experience with ISO class 7 and class 8 clean rooms required
• Verifiable track record of dependability
• A "get things done" attitude
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and able to maneuver through Microsoft Windows to operate windows-based system controls.
• Mathematical Skills and Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Work with our in-house CMMS to implement, review and close work orders in a manner to support GMP processes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Individual will be responsible for managing key vendors for maintenance and compliance of the facility including but not limited to Hazardous Waste, Calibration, HVAC, Environmental Controls, and Facility Modifications.

Educational Qualifications

• Associates degree, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in direct, hands-on facility engineering activity.
• AS/BSEET or equivalent in a technical discipline or military experience working with electronics.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in technical degree preferred
• 1-3 plus years of experience in a semiconductor environment as a maintenance technician on Evaporator or cluster CVD / etch equipment.
• Exposure to MEMS fabrication facilities and equipment a plus
• Experience writing Maintenance procedures and checklists is a plus.
• Fork lift certification preferred

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic…