Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

FUJIFILM Dimatix; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to enhance Dry Etch equipment operations. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience to lead tool installations, troubleshoot complex machinery, and implement maintenance solutions. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal equipment performance in a clean room environment. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, offering competitive wages and a supportive workplace. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Friendly working environment

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Proven record of maintaining and installing complex machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead tool installs and qualification, ensuring project completion.
• Analyze and resolve equipment failures to improve operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex machinery

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent problem-solving

Initiative in resolving issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Semiconductor etch equipment

Sputtering equipment

Photolithography equipment

DI-water systems

Compressors

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer will drive continuous improvement of Dry Etch equipment working with process engineers. Work with the maintenance team on training effectiveness, spare parts management, and design weaknesses. Act as lead for new tool installs and qualification, securing necessary internal and external resources to drive projects to completion. Using expert tool knowledge, selects, installs, modifies, upgrades, and maintains equipment most appropriate and cost-effective for manufacturing operations. Establishes programs and solutions for increasing up-time and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process. Define calibration process for bench top equipment and develop routine maintenance in an Assembly environment.

Job Description

Salary range for position: $140,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Act as lead for tool installs and qualification, securing necessary internal and external resources to drive projects to completion.
• Use expert tool knowledge to select, install, modify, upgrade, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Lead activities to develop/improve existing equipment maintenance procedures and systems.
• Analyze and resolve recurring maintenance problems and equipment failures and/or deficiencies to identify failure patterns and equipment design or reliability problems.
• Perform technical servicing of production and support equipment.
• Collect equipment-specific performance data and implement solutions to equipment-specific issues.
• Identify deficiencies and suggest and/or implement permanent solutions to equipment issues.
• Lead in analyzing and resolving equipment-related failures.
• Provide technical equipment-specific training to technicians.
• Interface and direct vendor support to resolve equipment-related failures.
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and repair on malfunctioning equipment to component level.
• Interface with process engineering as required to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform process and yield investigations related to equipment performance.
• Plan plant and equipment layouts for economy of operation and maximum use of facilities and equipment.
• Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Develop criteria and performance specifications for facilities and equipment required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes.
• Trained in proper handling of chemicals and hazardous waste.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related experience.
• 12 or more years of related experience.
• Proven record maintaining and installing semiconductor etch, sputtering, and photolithography equipment as well as supporting equipment such as compressors and DI-water systems.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work across many functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Must have the ability to project a positive, professional, and customer-responsive image.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Resourceful in unfamiliar environments and situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work long hours sporadically in order to meet group goals.

Travel occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Clean room environment – must be able to wear full clean room garments.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to stored energy hazards (electricity, compressed gases, etc.)
• Works in a facility that houses hazardous chemicals.

OTHER:

• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Each employee’s primary objective is to assure that the quality, delivery, and cost controls within his/her control meet or exceed all of our internal and external customers’ requirements.
• Each employee is required to abide by the Employee Handbook and the rules and regulations explained and provided at each orientation and training session. Special attention must be given to the safety aspects of these documents.

FUJIFILM Dimatix provides competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and a friendly, dynamic working environment.

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. is an E-Verify Employer.

ATTN Staffing Services: We do not accept unsolicited resumes.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).