What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Equipment Engineer position at Sigmaways Inc?
If you are a hands on engineer with passion for precision and innovation, come join our dynamic team as a Senior Equipment Engineer. In this role, you will help maintain and optimize fab tools and facility systems to deliver exceptional performance, reliability and uptime in a fast paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain fab tools across multiple process areas to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
- Lead troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and upgrade projects to maximize equipment uptime and yield.
- Supervise and mentor a team of equipment technicians assigning tasks and ensuring quality completion.
- Collaborate with R&D, production and facilities teams to enhance tool performance and drive process improvements.
- Plan and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules ensuring all tools meet performance and safety specifications.
- Work directly with machine suppliers to resolve issues, implement upgrades, and improve reliability.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration, spare parts and performance metrics.
- Drive safety initiatives by investigating and correcting equipment related hazards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related Engineering field.
- At least 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance preferably in semiconductor, electrical or HVAC environments.
- Hands on experience with mechanical systems, vacuum systems and basic electrical controls.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to lead cross functional problem solving efforts.
- Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.
- Experience with wafer fabrication tools or related manufacturing equipment.
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with documentation systems.
- Understanding of measurement tools calipers, gauges and basic math for process tolerances.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools; ability to lift 30–50 lbs and work in a cleanroom setting.