Senior Equipment Engineer

Halo Industries, Inc.•Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Performs a wide range of facilities services tasks including non-technical maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment, at a level not requiring formal licensure. May be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as a light equipment operator, carpenter, painter, and/or locksmith.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a hands-on focus upon equipment a plus
5+ years maintenance experience preferably in electrical, or HVAC
Have an aptitude for problem solving
Experience with hand and power tools.
The willingness to work overtime as needed or required
A willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge in wafer fabrication.
Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks.
Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive workspace.
Comfortable lifting 30-50 pounds as part of daily work.
Ability to work long hours or overtime when necessary to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills, including familiarity with personal computers and online documentation.
Ability to use basic tools and measurement instruments, such as calipers and gauges.
Mathematical proficiency, including adding, subtracting, calculating percentages, and understanding tolerances.
Strong communication skills for writing clear documentation, providing feedback, and collaborating with diverse teams.
Flexibility to work varying shifts and meet cleanroom requirements, including wearing PPE and adhering to cleanroom standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and maintaining Fab tools running multiple processes.
Oversee troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade implementations to optimize equipment performance and maximize uptime.
Mentor junior engineers, offering guidance on complex issues and promoting cross-functional collaboration with R&D and production teams.
Collaborate with various departments to improve equipment performance, enhance yield, and minimize downtime.
Provide immediate supervision to a group of equipment technicians, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals
Plan and implement comprehensive maintenance work on machines to make sure it will meet its required performance and reliability at all times
Give directions to a team of technicians and operators to meet yield set by the company
Provide useful information to SPML on issues related to machine or in other cases that would require skills and experience
Initiate and implement ways on how to improve the machine performance through equipment or process modifications and upgrades
Prepare and monitor the machines’ spare parts and tools
Directly interacts with manufacturing and other departments in order to achieve company common goal
Make sure all instruments are calibrated and properly maintained
Make sure that the machine will be repaired in the quickest possible time in case it experience breakdown
Ensure that the machine will be running according to SPML specs
Monitor and institute necessary actions to maintain and upgrade performance
Must have good communications with machine supplier regarding machine issues and improve the machines
Investigate safety related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence
Provides updates to the management for issues related to tool availability, yield, cost etc.