Ramp Engineer

Springtide; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Springtide is seeking a Ramp Engineer on-site in Santa Clara, CA to support semiconductor equipment installations in advanced technology facilities. You will interface with engineers, contractors and suppliers from tool design through qualification to meet sign-off requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating move‑ins, verifying tool set and connections, and completing safety sign-offs for Tier 1 and Tier 2 services, with emphasis on independent, detail‑oriented work.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in a relevant field and/or related experience.
• Experience interfacing with Tool Owners, Equipment Engineers, A&E, GC and Trades contractors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment installation roles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on advanced technology facilities and projects.
• Manage installation of semiconductor equipment from tool design to qualification.
• Track costing trends and identify ways to reduce construction durations and costs.
• Review tool installation designs and verify drawings.
• Coordinate equipment move-in and verify locations.
• Ensure proper tool connections and sign-offs for Tier 1 and Tier 2 services.
• Support supplier qualification activities and IT systems testing for manufacturing equipment.
• Document qualification data and final equipment sign-off.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Technical degree in a relevant field

Job description

We are seeking a Ramp Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial manufacturing facilities specific to semiconductor equipment installation. This role requires experience in supporting advanced technology manufacturing equipment installation, and the ability to contribute to the success of our projects and client's needs.

This position is based on site in Santa Clara, CA

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on advanced technology facilities and related assigned projects.
• Manage, coordinate, and oversee the installation of semiconductor equipment beginning with facilities tool design and up through the tool qualification steps, by directly interfacing with engineers, module managers, OEMs, contractors, facilities engineers, hook-up design manager & construction manager, and others to ensure all aspects of installing tools meets the signoff requirements.
• Track the costing trends through the provision of feedback relating to decreased construction durations and lower installation costs.
• Participate in tool installation design review process, including being able to understand, interpret, compare and validate specific drawings.
• Understand, update, and verify Tool Design packages with respect to the Fab design/as-built state.
• Coordinate equipment move-in activities and verify the correct setting location.
• Verify tool set & level procedure with the equipment engineering team.
• Verify correct mechanical, electrical, and process connections to tools with trade contractors referencing previously agreed IFC design package.
• Coordinate and complete safety sign-off of equipment facilities for ‘Tier 1’ services.
• Facilitate ‘Tier 1’ service turn-on and test EMO and LSS functionality.
• Coordinate equipment functionality testing and initial setup.
• Coordinate and complete safety sign-off of equipment facilities for ‘Tier 2’ services.
• Complete turn‑on request documentation for HPM services.
• Support supplier qualification activities in conjunction with the module engineering team.
• Coordinate IT systems connections and testing for manufacturing equipment.
• Log and report qualification data as per equipment specifications to complete sequential performance requirements.
• Complete/update paperwork and qualification data for final equipment sign‑off.
• Other duties as assigned.

The salary offered for this role is between $117,000 and $157,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Technical degree in a relevant field and/or related experience with a proven history of success.
• Direct experience supporting scope, schedule, and budget, interfacing with Tool Owners, Equipment Engineers, A&E, GC and Trades contractors for semiconductor tool install projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in semiconductor equipment installation roles with effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross‑functional teams and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

Springtide Project Services is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) firm specializing in advanced technology facilities projects. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver comprehensive solutions to clients in cutting‑edge industries. Our projects span across diverse sectors, including semiconductors, data centers, electric vehicles, and solar manufacturing. Springtide is a division of IPS‑Integrated Project Services, LLC.

Springtide Project Services is a full‑service technical consultancy providing Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Project and Program Management, and Commissioning services to advanced technology industries including the semiconductor, mission critical data center, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and display sectors. We bring deep subject matter expertise as well as proven, reliable execution experience to bear on complex projects. The name Springtide represents our culture and values as an agile organization providing fresh, dynamic and innovative solutions to help our clients optimize their project outcomes. We are energetic, driven, curious and take a sophisticated approach to every client project enabling a critical scope to be executed; we walk in our clients’ shoes, we listen, we are curious and we excel in a thriving collaborative culture, proactively leaning into challenges with a solutions mindset. We focus on collaborative engagement, alignment and optimized execution, enabling our clients to do more and to achieve their business success.

Our current operations are based in North America with future expansion into EMEA as well as APAC. Springtide is a Division of IPS‑Integrated Project Services, LLC.

Specialties

Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, Commissioning, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, and EPCM, and augmented resourcing services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Springtide is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.