Engineer II

About the role

UCT is a fast-growing sector in the world, indirectly touching every semiconductor chip used in smartphones, smart cars, and AI devices. As technology evolves, UCT evolves with it, fostering a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo, and exceeding customer expectations. Join us in Chandler, AZ as a talented Engineer II.

Responsibilities

• Support the production build of various systems on the manufacturing floor.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the Manufacturing Engineering portion of the system build.
• Create manufacturing-ready documentation, including Sequence of Events (S.O.E.) and Assembly Process Workflow.
• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to production staff.
• Prepare and/or modify work instructions, BOM structures, and training curriculum within SAP and supporting systems.
• Ensure proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication across projects.
• Interface with customers and vendor representatives; attend and participate in customer meetings.
• Confer with engineers, technicians, customers, and others to identify best practices and streamline build processes and procedures.
• Inspect completed systems; partner with Manufacturing and Quality organizations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Support project production efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Investigate customer or internal issues, determine nature and extent of the problem, and recommend corrective actions.
• Aid in cost estimation and the development of capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Evaluate and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Requirements

• Self-starter with high motivation and a hands-on approach to problem-solving on the production floor.
• Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing strongly preferred.
• SolidWorks experience is a plus, with 4–6 years of hands-on use preferred (part and assembly modeling, drawings, sheet metal, and DXF export).
• Lean Manufacturing principles required; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic Work Instruction software (e.g., Sequence) is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel.
• Prior experience leading small teams to achieve project success.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Manufacturing, or a related field, preferably with coursework or exposure to the semiconductor industry.
• Candidates without a degree must have a minimum of 5–10 years of directly related manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in semiconductor capital equipment or a comparable high-technology environment.

Skills

• Experience in a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
• Working knowledge of a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
• Experience working within an ERP system; SAP strongly preferred.
• 4–6 years of SolidWorks experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

Regular attendance is an essential duty of this position. UCT is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer 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.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.