Senior Electrical and Maintenance Engineer

The Senior Electrical and Maintenance Engineer will be a key member of our team, responsible for troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment. This role requires a hands‑on approach and a strong understanding of electrical systems, with a focus on thin film deposition vacuum systems. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of Lab View software controls. This position is in a 24-7 manufacturing environment and the person must be able to work independently and as part of a team to keep operations running.

• Safety

  • Ensure all equipment adheres to safety standards (OSHA, NEC) and "implement robust electrical safety protocols for high-voltage applications to protect personnel and equipment."
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Work to eliminate unsafe conditions.

• Maintenance & Repair:

  • Perform troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment, spanning low‑voltage DC circuits, HMI, sensor interfaces, and computer systems to AC line voltage and high‑voltage, three‑phase power supplies.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.

• Programming & Control Systems:

  • maintain current software for equipment control and automation.
  • Should know basic programming languages and software hierarchy Python and C++
  • "Experience with data acquisition using National Instruments-based hardware systems (DAQmx, cRIO, cDAQ, or PXI)" is preferred.
  • Utilize programming skills for "PLC programming and human‑machine interface (HMI) development, ensuring intuitive and efficient operation of automated processes."
  • Develop software/firmware for microcontrollers and computer interfaces to manage process parameters, data logging, and safety interlocks.
  • Utilize AI to enhance systems and controls, reduce down time and analyze PM data trends

• Technical Expertise:

  • Knowledge of "vacuum technology systems, including pumps, gauges, and mass flow controllers, and thin‑film deposition principles (PVD/CVD) to optimize equipment functionality" is a plus.
  • Ensure all equipment adheres to safety standards (OSHA, NEC) and "implement robust electrical safety protocols for high-voltage applications to protect personnel and equipment."

• Equipment Design & Development:

  • Design and build new electrical systems for bespoke manufacturing equipment, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes.
  • Develop detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions for new and modified equipment.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer science, Automation Engineering, or a related cross functional degree with related experience in the field.
• Should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Maintenance engineer in a high tech industry
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, specifically with vacuum systems or semiconductor equipment preferred.
• "Strong proficiency in trouble shooting, reading and interpreting electrical schematics, and technical documentation."
• Experience with a range of electrical components, from "low-power logic circuits and sensor technology to high-power three phase power supplies."

• Maintenance and repair
  • Trouble shooting electrical systems.
  • Hands on mechanical abilities to repair and replace hardware
  • Organized and able to handle multiple projects
• LabVIEW Proficiency (Desired):
  • Some experience working with LabVIEW is a significant advantage in our existing hardware driven environment.
• Additional Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • "Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., Ether Net/IP, Modbus, RS-232/485) for device integration and networking."
  • Experience in programming and interfacing various manufacturing systems is desirable (i.e. Oracle with LabVIEW or Python).