SITE MANAGER I - (Chandler, AZ)

Murata Machinery Usa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Machinery USA is seeking an On-site Project Manager/Assistant Site Manager to lead ME and Commissioning scope for AMHS installation at customer facilities in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires coordinating safety, schedules, and site logistics with customers and contractors.

The ideal candidate holds an AS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with semiconductor automation experience and is comfortable traveling extensively. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 3 years semiconductor automation experience or equivalent.
• Bilingual-English and Japanese preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% with possible overseas assignments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure installation site safety procedures are followed.
• Own project safety execution, audits, and incident investigations.
• Lead and resolve issues with customers, contractors, and team members.
• Manage project execution: safe, quality, on-time installation and supervision.
• Read project schedules, milestones, and prepare installation plans.
• Coordinate installation resource plans at site to meet project needs.
• Liaise with customers for all installation activities and manage stakeholder communication.
• Manage changes, update installation plans and documentation, and close projects.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Mechanical/electrical background

Equipment drawings reading

MS Office (Excel, MS Project)

Safety oriented

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 85085

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Category: Engineering

SUMMARY

Perform as On-Site Project Manager/Assistant Site Manager for Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning scope of AMHS Installation equipment at customers facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General

• Assure creation and adherence to installation site safety procedures.
• Take ownership of project safety execution, conduct routine audits and incident investigations.
• Facilitate and resolve difficult situations with customers, contractors, and team members.

Project Execution

• Responsible for project execution and deliverables including assuring a safe, quality and on-time installation. Supervise personnel at site.
• Read and understand project schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Prepare installation working plan and schedule.
• Coordinate and direct installation resource plans at site to meet project requirements.
• Liaison with customer for all installation related activities. Manage communication with project stakeholders.
• Manage project changes, take corrective action, and update project plans and documentation.
• Complete and distribute project installation reports.
• Conduct project closure. Help facilitate project acceptance and handover by completing all installation paperwork.

Project Planning

• Create and manage installation site management documents including organizational chart and contact information.
• Identify project risks to safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Create and manage installation quality plan and document control plan for projects.

Leadership

• Lead, develop, coach and build Murata and contractor project teams. Provide advice and guidance to team members.
• Facilitate team communications and set expectations, roles, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate training, team development, and coaching to build their technical, safety, quality, and interpersonal skill sets.

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates degree (AS) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of semiconductor automation experience; or equivalent education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual-English and Japanese preferred. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

OTHER SKILLS

• Project management skills.
• Time management skills.
• Mechanical/electrical background
• Ability to use unique tools applicable to installation.
• Familiarity with more than one set of the following pieces of equipment operation and maintenance: Stocker, conveyors, AGV's and/or OHT systems
• Ability to us Microsoft Office Programs (including Excel and MS Project).
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings and identify parts through drawings.
• Safety orientated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

TRAVEL

Ability to travel up to 90% and remain at site for extended periods (travels may include overseas sites). A valid drivers license and good driving record are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities