Equipment Maintenance Engineer I

Rochester Electronics • Newburyport, MA

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About The Position

Rochester Electronics, LLC is seeking Equipment Maintenance Engineers I to support semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in component assembly and test at its Newburyport, Massachusetts location. The role provides troubleshooting and solutions for complex equipment problems and supports production equipment setup, commissioning, buy-offs, enhancements, calibrations, and repairs.

The engineer works with process engineers, vendors, equipment users, and maintenance team members to diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions. The position also contributes to equipment reliability and continuous improvement through experiments, preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, equipment performance reporting, and the creation and maintenance of operating procedures and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent foreign degree.
• Two years of engineering experience in equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical fundamentals and electronic schematics.
• Ability to react quickly to changing priorities in support of fast-changing production requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor component test equipment across multiple equipment types.
• Ability to read system schematics.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of safety and equipment procedures.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Relevant technical experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment and deliver results.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for process/equipment interactions.
• Practical experience applying structured problem-solving methods.
• Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of semiconductor component equipment across multiple equipment types.
• Work with outside vendors for specialist advice and arrange service support when necessary.
• Work with process engineers to troubleshoot equipment failures, identify root causes, and define and implement solutions.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize equipment and support continuous improvement, uptime, and process reliability.
• Perform routine automated component-handling kit changes and set up automation equipment to meet production requirements.
• Support other equipment maintenance activities, including parts and chemical inventories and general purchasing needs.
• Lead communications with equipment maintenance team members and equipment users.
• Develop predictive and preventative maintenance procedures for production equipment.
• Perform activities safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Generate equipment performance reports and presentations as required.
• Inspect equipment and conduct routine maintenance.
• Remove old equipment and install new machines.
• Provide technical support and train maintenance technicians on new equipment.
• Create new and update existing SOPs and specifications for equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and calibrations.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; the company pays 92% of premiums on behalf of full-time employees.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level