Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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UCT is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Hayward, CA!

Job Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will assist in supporting the production build of various systems on the manufacturing floor.  Responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of Manufacturing techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devise new approaches to problems, and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable build and quality standards. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Requires a broad knowledge of Manufacturing Practices, Assembly Prints, Bill of Materials to be able to create Manufacturing ready documentation such as S.O.E.’s (Sequence of Events) and Assembly Process Workflow.
• Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to production staff.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the Manufacturing Engineer portion of the system build.
• Prepares and/or modifies work instructions, BOM structures, and training curriculum.
• Ensures proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects.
• Requires contact with Customers, vendor representatives. Attends and participates in Customer meetings.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, customers, and others to discuss best practices in an effort to streamline build processes and procedures.
• Inspects completed systems; partners with Manufacturing and Quality organizations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Supports project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Investigates customer or internal issues determines the nature and extent of the problem, and recommends corrective actions.
• Assists in cost estimations and development of capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Evaluates and process Engineering Change Orders.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Attendance is an essential duty of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred.
• Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic Work Instruction software is a plus (i.e. Sequence).
• ERP System Software
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite, emphasis in Excel.
• Prior experience leading small teams to achieve project success.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work alone or in a team environment.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Manufacturing or related field required

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 5 - 8 years of experience in related manufacturing/ production position, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry
• Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Works in a manufacturing, clean room, and/or office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use the computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to noise levels.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

At Ultra Clean Technology, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

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