Job Title: Manufacturing EquipmentEngineer – North Carolina Job Purpose: Continuous improvement of semiconductor processing equipment within a cleanroom environment

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures Fab equipment and processes meet throughput, yield, safety, and efficiency objectives. Develops and documents procedures to sustain and evolve equipment performance through data analysis. Effectively communicates progress to goals through presentations and ongoing reviews. Initiates Escalations for hard down equipment through to recovery (owns history, status, plans, and communication 24x7 until resolved). Plans and manages capital equipment procurements, space, installations, commissioning, and upgrades. Reasonable expectation of response during off hours in support of production. Maintains necessary records, reports, calibrations, parts inventory-reordering parts. Leads in the investigation and resolution of complex equipment related process problems. Proactively drives safe practices within the factory, supports and follows site safety policies. Works in clean room environment wearing clean room garments. Communicates day-to-day events, direction, and repairs both written and verbally, through logs and pass downs. Positively influences and supports others to succeed in their roles. Some travel for external training or source inspection of equipment is required as needed. Key Competencies Required: Language Skills: Must be able to communicate fluently in English: verbally, in writing. Computer Skills: Must be proficient in the MS Office suite of products, strong keyboard skills. Decision-making and troubleshooting skills are very important. CAD and Project skills preferred. Familiarity with handling hazardous materials such as gases and chemicals. High degree of machine knowledge to the expert level. Mentor/Trainer/Leader.

Previous Relevant Work Experience: Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and development partners. Experience with capital equipment procurement, capacity planning, and throughput modelling. Proof of success in continuous improvement of semiconductor fab manufacturing equipment. Minimum Qualifications: Four-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or Industrial discipline – may be offset with experience or combination of experience and Associates Degree. 8+ years of experience in a similar role in a semiconductor fab. Able to lift up to 50 lbs., work in awkward positions, walk, stand, or sit for extended periods. Willing and able to become a member of the Emergency Response Team.