Senior Equipment Engineer

Description

• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and availability to meet production goals
• Perform and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment issues

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance
• Optimize machine parameters to improve yield, efficiency, and cycle time
• Implement upgrades, modifications, and cost reduction initiatives
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data (MTBF, MTTR, downtime)

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues
• Work with vendors or internal teams for complex problem resolution
• Support process engineers in resolving equipment-related process issues

• Track equipment performance metrics:
• Uptime
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Failure trends
• Use data to identify improvement opportunities

• Maintain proper documentation:
• Maintenance logs
• Equipment history records
• Work instructions and SOPs
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations
• Maintain compliances with test transfer.

• Support installation, qualification, and commissioning of new equipment
• Participate in equipment acceptance equipment buy off checklist.
• Assist in test transfer and NPI (New Product Introduction)

• Work closely with:
• Test Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Quality / FA teams
• Coordinate with vendors for spare parts, servicing, and upgrades

• Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies
• Maintain proper 5S practices around equipment areas
• Ensure safe operation and handling of equipment

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics or related field

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in semiconductor / manufacturing environment
• Experience with ATE, test handlers

• Strong knowledge of:
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• PLCs, automation, or control systems (preferred)
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Familiar with:
• Preventive maintenance systems
• Statistical analysis tools
• Equipment control software

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ownership and sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment

• Equipment uptime / availability
• Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
• Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
• Preventive maintenance compliance
• Reduction in equipment-related downtime
• Support for yield and production targets

• Manufacturing floor / cleanroom environment
• May require shift support or on-call duty
• Hands-on work with complex equipment