Equipment Engineer

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Breinigsville, PA

1d•$88,000 - $145,700•Onsite

About The Position

As an Equipment Engineer for our specialty gas equipment, you are an integral part of the success of our Delivery Systems and Services business. The business demands that you prioritize safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. You will drive the execution of new semiconductor equipment offerings that are distributed globally by interacting with quality, operations, engineering, sales, site services, and sourcing teams internally. You will be instrumental in translating customer needs into what offerings Versum Materials can provide. You will create the engineering solutions to the problems facing the advancement of the electronics industry. You are an enthusiastic learner, who wants to solve complex problems in a thriving organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field (e.g, Chemical, Mechanical, etc.) and 5+ years of experience in a technical role
External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of relevant work experience with a proven track record
2+ years of manufacturing experience
Proven success in applying problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to understand technical details (mechanical design, controls) of products to troubleshoot and drive improvements
Leadership skills to influence organizational focus on product development
Envisioning solutions to meet the industry needs of tomorrow
Critical attention to detail and investigation skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Familiarity with Solidworks, HAZOP, FMEA, SAP, Aspen Plus
Experience collaborating with diverse, global teams to meet business and customer needs
Ability to drive change successfully and logical and creative thinker
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Semiconductor/microelectronics experience, ideally with specialty gas delivery systems
Proficient in lab experiment design and execution
Ability to generate a new P&ID and process
Willingness to travel and interact at customer sites < 20%

Responsibilities

Assessment of requirements and lead execution of custom designs
Drive improvements in cost and functionality for existing product lines
Development of new specialty gas and chemical distribution equipment
Collaborate closely with manufacturing and field services to identify product line improvements and troubleshoot technical issues
Identify alternate components to address obsolescence
Line sizing, pressure drop and thermodynamic calculations
Develop clear scope for electrical, software, and firmware engineering teams
Strategic selection of components and vendors to ensure profitable products
Support quality investigations
Use Management of Change process to document changes
Manage product line documentation including standards, specifications, and manuals
Design, execute and report on technical testing plans
Support sales in technical conversation around custom design with customers