The Equipment Engineer is responsible for maintaining, improving, and sustaining manufacturing and test equipment to ensure high uptime, reliability, and process performance. This role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment optimization, and supporting production to meet quality and output targets.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Equipment Maintenance & Uptime

Ensure maximum equipment uptime and availability to meet production goals
Perform and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration activities
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment issues

⚙️ Equipment Improvement & Optimization

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance
Optimize machine parameters to improve yield, efficiency, and cycle time
Implement upgrades, modifications, and cost reduction initiatives
Monitor and analyze equipment performance data (MTBF, MTTR, downtime)

🛠️ Technical Troubleshooting

Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues
Work with vendors or internal teams for complex problem resolution
Support process engineers in resolving equipment-related process issues

📊 Monitoring & Data Analysis

Track equipment performance metrics:

Uptime
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Failure trends

Use data to identify improvement opportunities

📋 Documentation & Compliance

Maintain proper documentation:

Maintenance logs
Equipment history records
Work instructions and SOPs

Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations
Maintain compliances with test transfer.

🧪 New Equipment & Project Support

Support installation, qualification, and commissioning of new equipment
Participate in equipment acceptance equipment buy off checklist.
Assist in test transfer and NPI (New Product Introduction)

🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

Test Engineer
Product Engineer
Quality / FA teams

Coordinate with vendors for spare parts, servicing, and upgrades

🧹 Safety & 5S Compliance

Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies
Maintain proper 5S practices around equipment areas
Ensure safe operation and handling of equipment

Key Requirements

🎓 Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Electrical / Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics or related field

💼 Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in semiconductor / manufacturing environment
Experience with ATE, test handlers

🛠️ Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
PLCs, automation, or control systems (preferred)
Mechanical and electrical systems

Familiar with:

Preventive maintenance systems
Statistical analysis tools
Equipment control software

🌟 Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication and teamwork
Ownership and sense of urgency
Ability to work under pressure in a production environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Equipment uptime / availability
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
Preventive maintenance compliance
Reduction in equipment-related downtime
Support for yield and production targets

Working Conditions

Manufacturing floor / cleanroom environment
May require shift support or on-call duty
Hands-on work with complex equipment

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