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 has 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
  
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• "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…