Equipment Engineer

Company: TRUMPF Photonics, INC.
Location: Cranbury
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

Job description

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How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force - across the globe at over 80 TRUMPF locations.

The Equipment Engineer will be responsible for Process equipment to manufacture wafers of high-power GaAs based laser structures. Engineer will be responsible for Epi Process equipment control/sustaining, equipment upgrades and maintenance for routine upkeep of the tool and troubleshooting issues. The Equipment Engineer will also be responsible to specify requirements for any new equipment or parts purchases and auditing external suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drives equipment improvement activities that contribute to Increased Yield, Reduced Cycle Time and improved Equipment Availability
Maintain and support all vendor activities and contracts. Maintain budget and spare parts inventory.
Directly responsible for Equipment Availability metric and follow ups.
Determine PM Frequency and Spare parts recommendation.
Oversee/Perform PM, troubleshooting activities, equipment shutdowns/startups, and driving PDCA process.
Responsible for new tool purchase/ installs and equipment upgrade specification.
Develop new and maintain existing TPM documents.
Train and coach maintenance technicians Equipment troubleshooting
Hands-on operation and maintenance of process equipment.
Track of engineering changes by updating equipment documentation and procedures.
Supports the installation, operation, and maintenance of production equipment.
Performs upgrade activities on equipment to maintain high quality of product.
Creates, approves, reviews work instructions and documentation to support standardized work in the production area.
Develops procedures related to the training and certification of maintenance technicians.
Review TPM documentation for completeness and effective implementation.
Develops and executes experiments to test new components in equipment before use in production.
Initiate short-term and long-term solutions to meet the business needs.

Position Requirements

Strong equipment design knowledge
Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with ability to read and understand schematics.
Semiconductor equipment experience preferred on EPI growth (MOCVD) equipment.
Able to work safely with toxic gases, hazardous chemicals, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Ability to work with high voltage, in confined spaces, climb ladders, lift to 75 lbs. and using respirator or SCBA.
Experience with Kaizen events, total productive maintenance, and lean manufacturing principles.
SPC training or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Self-directed, based on objectives, identify complex problems and a strong drive to find problems.
Good communication and strong team member with contributions to team success
Strong organizational and multi-task skills
Competent user of jump or other statistical data analysis software.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical / Electronic Engineering or suitable combination of an undergraduate degree with related work experience required.
5+ years technical experience with preventive and predictive maintenance process
Sustaining support experience in a production environment.
Wafer fab machine operation, maintenance and repair experience preferred.
Experience with semiconductor process equipment and wafer process standard operating procedures preferred.

TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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