Equipment Engineer - Factory Automation

Description

As an Equipment Engineer at Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes for the AMHS Systems, Reticle stockers, transport robots, while working in partnership with production, industrial engineering, and maintenance team members. EE'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, etc.
• Interface between industrial 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.
• Support and maintain 5S activities.
• Communicate issues effectively to the all-team members.
• Partner with Production team members and area engineers to support equipment.
• Support deployed automation systems for AMHS and COBOT solutions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of electronics and control systems, mechanics, robotics, pneumatics and vacuum systems.
• 2 years of experience in automation system (AMHS and COBOT) and or development
• Skill in diagnosing equipment issues.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to properly use common hand tools and test equipment.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability in multi-tasking complex projects.
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision.
• Requires bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Science.
• Prefer: 3 years of experience in automation system (AMHS and COBOT) and or development

Great Benefits for full time employees including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO from day one

401k and generous company match

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Legal and ID theft insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Incentive Program (AIP)

And More!

*Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.