Facilities Engineer

Silfex, a Lam Research Company; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex, a Lam Research Company, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance equipment activities. Responsibilities include managing capital projects and ensuring product quality through process improvements. Candidates should have 8+ years of manufacturing plant maintenance experience, ideally with 5-axis CNC and PLC expertise.

This role demands strong project management and communication skills, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Lean principles. The position emphasizes a commitment to safety and quality management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing plant maintenance, preferably with CNC and PLC experience.
• Demonstrated implementation of 5S, TPM, SMED, and Lean principles.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the Quality Management System.
• Implement manufacturing improvements like 5S and Lean.
• Manage capital projects up to $1 million.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High-school diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

ERP

Microsoft applications

Database software

Job description

Job Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities around all maintenance equipment. Provides technical expertise and project management for equipment undertakings, focusing on CNC troubleshooting, repairs, controls of existing equipment, and leading the design of new equipment. May also work with robotic systems and other manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and apply Quality Procedures.
• Implement manufacturing improvements including 5S, Lean, TPM, FMEA, and SMED.
• Interface with operations and engineering to improve product quality, compliance, safety, reliability, and reduce maintenance costs.
• Manage capital projects up to $1 million and lead large equipment installations.
• Act as the technical resource for the CNC department, incorporating electrical, quality, production, and design disciplines to create solutions.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and perform root cause analysis to improve equipment and processes.
• Design, write, and implement maintenance procedures and policies for new and existing equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting, repair, and evaluation expertise to plant personnel to optimize equipment uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
• Determine feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering cost, space, time, and technical factors.
• Evaluate and research manufacturing processes, confer with vendors for product specifications, and ensure contract compliance.
• Train and develop maintenance technicians through structured training programs.
• Participate in special projects, cross‑train plant‑wide maintenance activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe workplace by modeling safety policies, reporting incidents, and wearing required PPE.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.S.) with at least 8 years of experience, or high‑school diploma with equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in manufacturing plant maintenance, with preference for 5‑axis CNC and PLC experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CMMS, ERP, Microsoft applications, and database software.
• Demonstrated implementation of 5S, TPM, SMED, and Lean principles; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong project management, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑service orientation and ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

Physical Demands

The role typically requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with occasional climbing or balancing. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

EEO Statement

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company (“Silfex” or the “Company”), is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices, and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable laws. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.