Senior Equipment Engineer - EPI - Texas

ZipRecruiter; Village of Fishkill (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Semiconductor EPI Manufacturing Team as a Sr. Equipment Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in optimizing semiconductor manufacturing processes. This position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that enhance equipment performance, implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, and train less experienced staff. You'll analyze data to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness services

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and equipment management.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment optimization and maintenance for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Data Mining Tools (JMP)

Epitaxy Semiconductor Equipment

Job description

NO VISA SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

This position will be based in the McKinney, TX area - Relocation assistance provided.

Schedule: Direct Hire with our client, Full-time; Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: Up to $140K depending on experience

Join our dynamic Semiconductor EPI Manufacturing Team as a Sr. Equipment Engineer and contribute to the development and optimization of our semiconductor manufacturing processes.

About the Job:

• Serve as the tool owner, ensuring familiarity with all aspects of the equipment, software, and facilities to operate, maintain, and make critical decisions to meet factory Operational Availability goals.
• Independently design, develop, modify, and evaluate standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to direct projects or several small projects with complex features or detailed phases of larger projects.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
• Lead Safety 8D events, perform equipment root cause analysis (RC, CA/PA, OCAP), and testing activities to meet project requirements and implement preventative solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Plan, implement, and manage compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Train less experienced staff members to improve equipment operational availability (Uptime).
• Adapt and take on any other duties as assigned by the management team.
• Maintain, develop, and optimize equipment for the epitaxial growth of semiconductor materials.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify areas for Uptime improvement, yield enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with process engineering and production teams to introduce improvement ideas into production.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment-related issues to minimize downtime and improve mean time before failure.
• Design and execute equipment improvements to optimize performance for cost, quality and productivity improvements.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance metrics, such as TPM, Uptime, Preventative Maintenance, Mean Time Before Failure, Failure Rate, and defects to identify areas for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to less experienced technicians in troubleshooting and resolving equipment-related issues.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials.
• Plan and direct initiatives that improve the performance of the Fab and company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or university degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar qualification.
• Minimum five years of experience.
• Knowledge of epitaxy semiconductor equipment such as ASM E2/E2000, LPE 2061, LPE 3061, AMAT Centura (Pronto) is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of engineering practices: Operational Availability, ability to read electrical schematics, metrology, SPC control, root cause analysis, CA/PA methodology.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office: Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint, capable of presenting to senior-level management.
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to use data mining tools like JMP.
• Strong communication skills: Communicates effectively with all levels of management as well as operators and technicians.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for all employees. Our program encourages people from any background, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.