Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering
Core
Oversee operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of sputtering equipment used in hard disk media production.
Role type
Staff Equipment Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Hard disk media production lines
Domain
Advanced manufacturing / Semiconductor / Vacuum coating
Required skills
Vacuum systems, Sputtering equipment, Automation systems, Equipment control architecture, Root cause analysis, Preventive maintenance, Project management, Statistical Process Control (SPC), PLC systems, Diagnostic tools
Preferred skills
High-vacuum technology, Plasma physics, Semiconductor manufacturing experience
Technologies
PLC systems, Automation systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; Lead equipment reliability and improvement initiatives; Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies; Lead equipment upgrades and machine conversions; Manage new equipment installation and commissioning; Monitor and analyze equipment performance and OEE data; Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures; Collaborate with Process Engineering and Sputter Yield teams; Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Facilities teams; Manage engineering projects for equipment modifications; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; Develop and maintain engineering documentation; Ensure compliance with safety regulations; Support continuous improvement with new technologies.
Seniority
Staff, technical leadership & mentorship