Staff Equipment Engineer
About this role
- Ensure maximum equipment uptime and availability to meet production goals
- Perform and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance
- Optimize machine parameters to improve yield, efficiency, and cycle time
- Implement upgrades, modifications, and cost reduction initiatives
- Monitor and analyze equipment performance data (MTBF, MTTR, downtime)
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues
- Work with vendors or internal teams for complex problem resolution
- Support process engineers in resolving equipment-related process issues
- Track equipment performance metrics:
- Uptime
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Failure trends
- Use data to identify improvement opportunities
- Maintain proper documentation:
- Maintenance logs
- Equipment history records
- Work instructions and SOPs
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations
- Maintain compliances with test transfer.
- Support installation, qualification, and commissioning of new equipment
- Participate in equipment acceptance equipment buy off checklist.
- Assist in test transfer and NPI (New Product Introduction)
- Work closely with:
- Test Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Quality / FA teams
- Coordinate with vendors for spare parts, servicing, and upgrades
- Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies
- Maintain proper 5S practices around equipment areas
- Ensure safe operation and handling of equipment
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Electrical / Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in semiconductor / manufacturing environment
- Experience with ATE, test handlers
- Strong knowledge of:
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- PLCs, automation, or control systems (preferred)
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- Familiar with:
- Preventive maintenance systems
- Statistical analysis tools
- Equipment control software
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication and teamwork
- Ownership and sense of urgency
- Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
- Equipment uptime / availability
- Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
- Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
- Preventive maintenance compliance
- Reduction in equipment-related downtime
- Support for yield and production targets
- Manufacturing floor / cleanroom environment
- May require shift support or on-call duty
- Hands-on work with complex equipment
Company at a glance
Power Integrations, Inc., is a Silicon Valley-based supplier of high-performance electronic components used in high-voltage power-conversion systems. Our integrated circuits and diodes enable compact, energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies for a vast range of electronic products including mobile devices, TVs, PCs, appliances, smart utility meters and LED lights. Our SCALE™ IGBT drivers enhance the efficiency, reliability and cost of high-power applications such as industrial motor drives, solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and high-voltage DC transmission. Since its introduction in 1998, Power Integrations' EcoSmart® energy-efficiency technology has prevented billions of dollars' worth of energy waste and millions of tons of carbon emissions. Reflecting the environmental benefits of our products, Power Integrations' stock is a member of clean-technology stock indices sponsored by Cleantech Group LLC and Clean Edge. Visit our Green Room for a comprehensive guide to energy-efficiency standards around the world. For more information please visit www.power.com.
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