Tool Installation/ Start up Engineer
About The Position
The Tool Installation/Start-up Engineer is responsible for owning, developing, tracking, and coordinating all aspects of tool installation and commissioning from initial planning through qualification and handoff to operations. This role involves developing and executing plans, tracking progress and risks, and serving as the primary coordination point for equipment suppliers (OEMs). The engineer will schedule and lead commissioning meetings, coordinate supplier activities including system bring-up and testing, and ensure all issues are resolved prior to operational release. Additionally, the position requires partnering with Facilities Engineering for infrastructure readiness, validating field execution against designs, acting as a technical point of contact for vendors, and maintaining accurate documentation. Collaboration with various engineering, operations, quality, and facilities teams is crucial for a stable transition to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Military experience and technical training may be substituted for degree requirements).
- 5-6 years of experience supporting tool installation, commissioning, or facilities engineering in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with equipment suppliers and contractors.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment installation and commissioning processes.
- Ability to coordinate FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities.
- Working knowledge of facility utility systems and cleanroom requirements.
- Strong ownership mindset with consistent follow-through.
- Effective communication and meeting facilitation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple execution priorities in parallel.
Responsibilities
- Own assigned tool installation and commissioning scopes from planning through qualification and handoff to operations.
- Develop and execute installation and commissioning plans aligned with project schedules, factory priorities, and safety requirements.
- Track progress, risks, and open issues; drive actions to closure with minimal escalation.
- Serve as the primary coordination point for equipment suppliers (OEMs) during installation and commissioning.
- Schedule, lead, and participate in commissioning meetings, readiness reviews, and acceptance activities (FAT/SAT).
- Coordinate supplier activities including tool checkout, system bring-up, testing, and documentation.
- Track supplier deliverables, action items, and milestones; proactively escalate performance or schedule risks.
- Partner with Facilities Engineering to verify layouts, utilities, and infrastructure readiness prior to supplier arrival.
- Validate field execution against approved designs, specifications, and commissioning requirements.
- Act as the technical point of contact for vendors and contractors; ensure adherence to quality, safety, and site standards.
- Coordinate qualification activities with equipment and process engineering teams.
- Ensure commissioning issues are resolved prior to qualification and release to operations.
- Maintain ownership of installation and commissioning issues through operational handoff.
- Maintain accurate installation, commissioning, and as-built documentation reflecting actual field conditions.
- Provide clear status updates on progress, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, facilities, and suppliers to support stable transition to production.
Benefits
- Comprehensive career development platform.
- Competitive compensation program.
- Stability, longevity and growth.
- Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- Assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
