Senior Staff Facilities Engineer

As a Facilities Engineer at Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the Subfab Group. This role primarily involves work with Polar's CDM (Chemical Delivery Modules) but may also involve work with other Facilities Equipment. This role will work in partnership with production, process and maintenance team members. Facilities Engineer's monitor tool performance to ensure/modify pm frequencies and schedules, along with creating/modifying pm procedures and checklists. Also assist in working with OEM's and other vendors to ensure proper stocking level of spare parts, pricing and addressing supply down issues.They are also required to assist with equipment installs; tests; create and modify equipment procedures; and increase tool uptime through systematic problem solving and troubleshooting, quality workmanship, thoroughly document all maintenance performed in established check sheets and tracking programs, and routine review of maintenance check sheets and procedures.

Job Duties

• Complete all required safety training and conduct all work in accordance with safety policies.

• Develop high level troubleshooting skills and proliferate across maintenance department

• Work with OEM's/vendors for equipment support

• Ensure proper stocking/pricing of crib parts

• Provide content for, and submit updates for controlled documentation (PM procedures, check-sheets, work instructions, etc.)

• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment according to operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, etc.

• Safely perform work in a hazardous environment utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (including SCBA or respirator).

• Interface with Facilities Engineering, Process Engineering and maintenance technicians

• Engage in systematic troubleshooting to identify root-cause of failures.

• Minimize tool down-time and variability to increase equipment availability.

• Document all maintenance activities in Equipment Management System.

• Drive CQI and cost reduction projects

• Monitor, analyze, and address SPC issues.

• Support and maintain 5S activities.

• Communicate issues effectively to the all team members.

• Partner with Production team members and area engineers to support equipment

Requirements

• Knowledge of electronics and control systems, electro-mechanical and fluid control systems, including pneumatic control.

• Skill in diagnosing equipment issues

• Knowledge of industrial PLCs a plus.

• Knowledge of test and calibration equipment (i.e. O-scopes, DMMs).

• Understanding of SPC principles.

• PC skills and familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to properly use common hand tools.

• Ability to properly use personal protective equipment.

• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.

• Ability in multi-tasking complex projects.

• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision.

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or appropriate combination of relevant experience and training.

Preferred

• Experience with Air Liquide or similar CDM manufacturers.

• Project Management experience

• Knowledge of SPC

The estimated base pay for the position is $100,000-$116,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.

• Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off starting the first day

  • 401k including a generous company match

  • Tuition assistance

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Legal and ID theft insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)