Lead introduction, debugging, maintenance, and upgrades of automated MLCC production equipment. Support process optimization (DoE), SPC control, documentation, training, and 24/7 production reliability.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Job Overview:
The Equipment Engineer will be based on Knowles Valencia Plant, working closely with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, and R&D. This role is responsible for the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, debug, maintaining and upgrading existing automation line, and ensuring optimal equipment performance to support a 24/7 production environment. #KPD
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Resp to introduce the next generation of assembly automation equipment to support high-volume MLCC production lines, ensuring tight process control, high throughput, improved yield, and cost-effective operations.
- Responsible for maintaining, debugging and programing, automated MLCC Mylar caster, printer, blanker, stacker, cutter, ISO press, including key process parameters set up, SPC control, and documentation.
- Establish and maintain a robust maintenance system for key equipment and provide training to other team members for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues to support 24/7 production operations.
- Support the Process Engineering team in conducting Design of Experiments (DoE), process optimization, and troubleshooting through large-scale process data mapping and analysis.
- Maintain accurate documentation for equipment, maintenance procedures, and engineering changes in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Train technicians and junior engineers on automated equipment operations, and safety protocols. Provide technical leadership within the engineering team.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of equipment engineer experience includes the field service, in the MLCC, or semiconductor manufacturing industries.
- Experience with equipment maintenance, repair, and upgrades, as well as knowledge of cleanroom and facility requirements, is highly desirable.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
$100,000 - $120,000 annually
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