Western Digital
Semiconductor
SeniorEngineer,EquipmentEngineering
“Senior Engineer, Equipment Engineering at Western Digital. Skills: Equipment troubleshooting, Root cause analysis, Mechanical and electrical aptitude, Vacuum Technologies, Control systems and/or PLC, RF/Microwave Plasma Etching. Support maintenance with equipment troubleshooting in conjunction with both scheduled and unscheduled down time events. Troubleshoot and repair complex unscheduled failures to root cause and document for future reference”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve PM cycle-time; Improve tool availability; Improve quality/workmanship; Reduce wafer scrap; Reduce cost of ownership; Increase equipment OEE; Meet equipment KPI’s
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solving; Ability to think on their feet; Troubleshooting skills; Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair
Flexible with work schedule and overtime, as required by the team, Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS plus relevant experience in engineering field, Technical degree in Electronics, Military experience, or Semiconductor Industries experience, Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude, Experience in Vacuum Technologies, Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings, Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair, Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) & Forum Notes, Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers, Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control), Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
Nice to Have
Plasma Therm VLR700, Hitachi E-541AWE, Hitachi M-612
What You'll Do.
Support maintenance with equipment troubleshooting in conjunction with both scheduled and unscheduled down time events
Troubleshoot and repair complex unscheduled failures to root cause and document for future reference
Provide inputs to Engineering
and / or maintenance team for improving PM cycle-time
reduce wafer scrap and cost of ownership
Provide Technical On-the-Job training for maintenance personnel
Support Equipment Engineering Team to define and write preventive maintenance procedures
and / or new equipment parts inventory and stocking
Support engineering with scrap mitigation
increase equipment OEE
and other equipment KPI’s
PdM for assigned equipment improvement
Support engineering projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively; Interface with cross functional disciplines on specifications, projects, equipment reliability and throughput; Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers; Team player able to negotiate cross functional disciplines
Communication Scope
Exemplary communication skills; Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers
Process & Methodology
Leadership qualities and project management skills, Support engineering projects, upgrades, retrofits, and installations
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