Job Summary:
Are you passionate about leading innovative engineering teams and driving the development of cutting-edge test equipment for the semiconductor industry? Join UCT as the Manager of Test Equipment Engineering & Design and take charge of designing and supporting our global fleet of in-house designed test equipment. This role is vital in ensuring the highest build quality through rigorous product testing, and you'll play a key role in supporting the entire product lifecycle—from sales support and quoting to production, design, evolution, and automation. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that meets stringent semiconductor manufacturing standards while fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Innovate and Lead: Spearhead the concept, design, procurement, qualification, and validation of state-of-the-art test equipment.
- Build a World-Class Team: Hire, develop, retain and lead a team of specialized engineers, including experts in mechanical, electrical, software, and systems integration, to support our growth and diverse product lines.
- Customer Collaboration: Translate customer product test requirements into clear Statements of Work (SOW) and schedules, often working directly with customer technical teams to align on requirements and approaches.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive the ongoing enhancement of manufacturing processes, systems, and corporate QMS documentation to maintain excellence in quality, cost, and delivery.
- Future-Proof Processes: Anticipate and implement processes and intelligence systems to meet and exceed future business requirements.
- Strategic Initiatives: Lead or support various continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to ensure cost-efficiency and continuity of supply.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Industry Expertise: Experience in Contract Manufacturing (CM), with a preference for semiconductor industry experience.
- Technical Proficiency: Broad system-level design and test experience for complex systems, including National Instruments hardware/software and PLCs; Fluid Mechanics including Gas Handling Experience: Pressure, Flow, Gas, Liquids; Electrical Principles: Proficiency in AC, DC Electrical Control and Sensing Systems.
- Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead diverse, distributed technical teams and manage complex projects involving multiple engineering disciplines.
- Innovative Mindset: Knowledge of Advanced Factory 4.0 design principles and experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- ERP Savvy: Experience with SAP ERP systems and Agile PLM.
Educational and Certification Requirements:
- Degree: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
Professional Experience:
- Industry Experience: Over 10 years in product development, test equipment engineering, and product testing, preferably in the semiconductor sector.
- Management Experience: More than 7 years managing engineering teams of 7 or more members.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
( This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA))
Criteria:
Work Environment:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Work is performed primarily in office environment
Physical Demands :
- Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to move arms, hands and fingers
- Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment.
- Ability to Talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.
Environmental Exposure:
- Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
- Subject to frequent interruptions.
- Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.
- May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers etc.
Overnight Travel:
- Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting). 15%