Mechanical Engineer I - IV

Hitachi•Hillsboro, OR

10d•$66,756 - $151,372•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer I–IV position is based onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon, and supports the business objectives of Hitachi High-Tech America’s Semiconductor Equipment Division. The role supports operational activities for the Hillsboro cleanroom and laboratories, which house failure analysis and process engineering teams. Its focus is managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, controls, and process gas systems. At levels I–III, the engineer works under close direction and follows detailed instructions and established procedures to install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory and facility equipment. The role supports safe, reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound operations; resolves routine reliability issues; maintains spare parts support; contributes to small projects; and identifies improvements to equipment, systems, and procedures. The engineer collaborates with teammates, internal customers, vendors, contractors, and project teams, and prepares technical reports and communicates results. The position participates in an after-hours on-call rotation for critical systems. At level IV, the engineer works with greater autonomy, determines methods for new assignments, resolves complex and non-standard issues, and applies advanced expertise across multiple systems. Level IV responsibilities also include leading projects and project teams, mentoring and training others, managing inventory and reliability risks, developing and implementing operational improvements, and creating procedures and best-known methods for new operations.

Requirements

A BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Controls Engineering, or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience involving mechanical systems, controls systems, specialty gas systems, or cleanroom and semiconductor equipment.
Working knowledge of at least one of mechanical, electrical/controls, or process gas systems, and willingness to broaden knowledge across disciplines.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports, and to use test equipment.
Strong technical skills and working knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques.
Manual dexterity and fine motor control to operate equipment and instrumentation; ability to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and facility equipment.
Complete training for lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and handling solvents, acids, bases, and gases used for maintenance and facility systems.
Ability to use breathable-air/SCBA systems and personal protective equipment.
Ownership and commitment to quality, accuracy, and productivity in a complex work environment; ability to follow through, meet deadlines, and raise deadline risks early.
Complete required job-related computer-based training by its due date.
Self-motivated and able to contribute effectively in a team environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and respond appropriately to new, ambiguous, or non-standard situations.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical issues, exercise sound judgment, and recommend or implement effective solutions.
Ability and eagerness to learn through on-the-job training and adapt to new technologies, equipment, procedures, and facility requirements.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly to customers, vendors, management, and team members.
Professionalism and integrity; ability to build trust, maintain productive working relationships, address conflict constructively, and maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to create, maintain, and follow technical documentation and work instructions, keep accurate work records, and protect company intellectual property and confidential information.
Ability to work overtime, shift work, and/or a flexible schedule as needed to support business requirements.
For level I, prior work experience is not required.
For level IV, a PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience, or an MS with 6+ years, or a BS with 8+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing cleanroom equipment and/or semiconductor manufacturing equipment is preferred.
Experience with mechanical systems, including semiconductor support equipment, HVAC, process water treatment, or manufacturing and automation supporting a semiconductor cleanroom or fab.
Experience with controls and automation systems, including industrial equipment controls, building automation, or other controls and logic systems.
Experience with process gas systems, including specialty and/or bulk gas delivery systems.
Experience with semiconductor and cleanroom equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and comply with company policies and Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and electrical safety.
Support safe, reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound operation of the Hillsboro cleanroom and laboratory systems and equipment through monitoring, evaluation, maintenance, repair, selection, and upgrades.
Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory and facility equipment in accordance with instructions, established procedures, and applicable requirements.
Resolve routine maintenance and reliability issues using established practices, escalate non-routine issues, and support spare-parts inventory management.
Build proficiency across mechanical, electrical, controls, and process gas systems and support senior team members on small projects.
Identify and suggest improvements to equipment, systems, and maintenance procedures to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and equipment availability.
Learn and follow maintenance and laboratory procedures, and identify gaps or needed updates.
Support Lab Operations Team activities, including keeping laboratory equipment operational and production-ready, performing process technician tasks, and carrying out tool service work and other assigned requests.
Partner with teammates, internal customers, vendors, contractors, design teams, and project teams to understand requirements, communicate results, and resolve technical and operational issues.
Compile and analyze data, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to stakeholders.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support critical laboratory and facility systems.
At level IV, determine methods and procedures for new assignments and drive multiple equipment installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair efforts.
At level IV, resolve complex, non-standard maintenance and reliability issues, evaluate relevant variables, recommend solutions, and manage spare-parts inventory to reduce reliability risks.
At level IV, maintain advanced expertise in multiple system areas, share lessons learned, train and mentor others, assess skill gaps, and recommend training.
At level IV, manage and lead multiple projects and project teams, including cross-team efforts in a matrix environment, and ensure support for laboratory operations and business needs; may coordinate others’ work.
At level IV, develop and implement improvements to equipment, systems, and maintenance procedures to improve safety, reliability, availability, cycle time, utilization, and cost.
At level IV, apply advanced knowledge of routine and non-routine maintenance and laboratory procedures, and create and document procedures and best-known methods for new operations.