Equipment Engineer – GEL
As a Global Engineering Lab (GEL) Engineer you will be primarily responsible for setting up, upgrading, calibrating, buying‑off, troubleshooting, and periodic maintenance of lab equipment. You will also implement global GEL initiatives on site and lead some of the lab initiatives to the global base that will involve equipment, engineering, and lab management support.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of technicians to plan and implement preventive maintenance and calibration of GEL lab equipment.
- Knowledge about ISO/IEC 17025 standards for calibration (Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, etc.).
- Install, maintain, and calibrate laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with tools used in semiconductor labs such as temperature chamber, Hast chamber, soak chamber, tester, reflow oven, temperature cycle, THB, bend tester, CSAM, shock tester, X‑section, FTIR, SEM, 3D X‑ray, FIB, etc.
- Perform equipment troubleshooting and work closely with equipment vendors to resolve issues.
- Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment and systems to support production processes.
- Identify and resolve recurring equipment downtime issues; implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Install operating systems (Windows/Linux) for lab equipment, servers, and desktops.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration, and repairs; ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Assist lab and production staff with equipment setup and operational training.
- Support audits and inspections by providing equipment documentation.
- Collaborate with vendor and Facilities/IE team on new equipment setup, modification, and upgrades.
- Ensure proper record keeping and documentation of equipment information in Equipment Tracking System.
- Knowledge about ESD and Clean room procedures.
- Flexible in working time, shifts and travel 0-20%.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience with a Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related engineering studies.
- At least one year of equivalent experience in engineering semiconductor lab maintenance.
- Meticulous attention to detail, perseverance, and passion; strive to ensure maximum test case coverage.
- Clear‑headed, results‑oriented, systematic and methodical approach to problem solving.
- Self‑motivated with initiative and ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills; fluent in written and verbal English.
- Knowledge of lean Six Sigma for laboratories, Kaizen, Lean, etc.
Job Profile
- Position: Equipment Engineer 1
- Relocation level: (TBD)
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