Principal Engineer, Equipment Engineering
Core
Technical authority and strategic leader for sputtering equipment, manufacturing technology, and engineering innovation within HDD manufacturing.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Equipment Engineering
Builds
Advanced sputtering systems, vacuum technology, automation solutions, and next-generation HDD manufacturing capabilities.
Domain
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) manufacturing, vacuum coating, semiconductor equipment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sputtering systems expertise, vacuum technology, plasma physics, thin-film deposition, automation systems, equipment control architecture, reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, data analytics, SPC, OEE improvement, project management, cross-functional leadership, technical presentation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
High-vacuum technology, PLC programming, robotics integration, SECS/GEM communication, manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Technologies
Vacuum systems, sputtering technology, plasma processes, thin-film deposition equipment, automation systems, PLC controls, robotics, sensors, machine interface systems, MES
Responsibilities
Lead strategic equipment engineering initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency; conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis; develop standardized engineering practices and maintenance strategies; lead major equipment upgrades and system redesigns; provide technical leadership for new equipment development and factory expansion; drive predictive maintenance and data analytics initiatives; lead engineering evaluations for new technologies and AI-driven manufacturing applications; establish equipment standards and governance; mentor engineering teams; drive cost reduction through optimization; lead supplier technical engagements and OEM partnerships.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on technical authority