Facilities/Equipment Engineer

Actalent • Goleta, CA • 1w ago

Job Title: Facilities/Equipment Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer with a proven track record in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex electrical, mechanical, and unique tool failures associated with semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role involves working with photolithography and etching process equipment. As the main point of contact for the Production and Process Engineering teams, you will collaborate with engineers, technicians, facilities maintenance technicians, and supervisors to enhance documentation, methods, and parts inventory, mitigating extended downtime scenarios. You will work alongside Facilities management to source and secure critical spares to extend the life of production tools. This position requires expertise in dismantling, adjusting, repairing, and assembling equipment based on schematics, blueprints, drawings, and manuals. You will manage small projects, train maintenance staff, and work independently. Your role will include developing and implementing improvements to enhance reliability, performance, and supportability of equipment and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical, mechanical, and tool failures in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Act as the main contact for Production and Process Engineering teams to improve documentation and inventory.

Collaborate with Facilities management to source and secure necessary spares for production tools.

Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment using schematics, blueprints, and manuals.

Manage small projects and train maintenance staff.

Develop and implement reliability and performance improvements for process equipment.

Utilize tool failure metrics like MTBF and MTTR to enhance maintenance programs.

Work in ISO Class 4 cleanroom and facility equipment rooms.

Lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities like standing, walking, kneeling, and crawling.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.

5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years with a Master's degree in manufacturing or aerospace and defense industry.

7-10 years of equivalent experience, including trade school, military background , or OEM training.

Knowledgeable in operational theory and repair of semiconductor process equipment.

Proven technical writing, maintenance, and PM documentation/work instruction skills.

Experience in mechanical design, statics, and machining requirements.

Self-starter with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiar with Business Case analysis.

Excellent engineering documentation and communication skills.

Ability to obtain a secret clearance; U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in using key tool failure metrics like MTBF and MTTR.

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams on moderately complex projects.

Work Environment

The role involves working in an ISO Class 4 cleanroom and facility equipment rooms. The environment requires physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $73.00 - $73.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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