Engineer IV, Key Account Technologist

About the Role

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT—as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo, and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality, and a passion for success—join us today!

This position will be responsible for managing and overseeing ongoing site engineering activities, leading key improvement programs and projects. The role excels in program management, engineering cost estimation, quality disciplines, statistical methods, semiconductor processes, parts cleaning, and coating.

Responsibilities

• Leader in strategic process development across multiple sites for new capabilities and yield improvement for UCT and its customers.
• Apply the principles of mass, momentum, and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme, and detailed design.
• Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations across multiple sites for UCT’s strategic problems.
• Define process requirements for NPI and new line startups, including equipment needs and necessary supporting systems for customer success.
• Serve as technical lead for global peers by providing technical guidance and resources for strategic and complex technical problems.
• Work closely with Sales to interface with the customer in support of new and existing business activities by developing customer-ready technical roadmaps and leading projects to complete them.
• Advise Operations Site managers and Sales to deploy Engineering solutions, including technical problem-solving, work instruction issues, and other Engineering activities as needed.
• Attend key meetings on new process development, customer updates, CIP, and key qualifications.
• Drive process control systems (PCS) and SPC matching efforts for key customers and help identify and eliminate gaps between sites.
• Proven experience in Kaizen concepts and Lean Manufacturing.
• Participate in projects as assigned to improve systems, operations, and cross-functional collaboration. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Company.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or a relevant semiconductor-related degree. Master’s or higher degree, or equivalent post-graduate education in the above subjects, is preferred. A combination of demonstrated skills and experience may be considered in lieu of a higher degree.
• 6+ years of related experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or a related industry.

Skills

• Assessing processes for their relevance and the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Reviewing existing data (including lab analyses) to identify and interpret trends, as well as determining if more research or types of information need to be collected.
• Designing, installing, and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Preparing reports, flow diagrams, and charts.
• Assessing the availability of raw materials and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.
• Managing the cost and time constraints of projects and tasks.
• Working closely with Quality, Operations, and other Engineers to monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of a plant.
• Ensuring processes work at optimum levels, to the right rate and quality of output, to meet supply needs.
• Ensuring all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
• Working closely with other specialists, including scientists, engineers, commercial colleagues, and the operating crew.
• Superior people management and leadership skills; familiarity with wet chemistry processing, semiconductor tool consumables, semiconductor technology, critical cleaning technology, semiconductor processing, coating technologies, and CAD implementation.
• High-level troubleshooting skills coupled with a hands-on approach to solving problems. Utilizes project management methods for tracking projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
• Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrable understanding of production, engineering, and quality initiatives, along with safety and quality practices.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and other systems/software to perform job duties satisfactorily.

Work Environment

This job is usually performed in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other related equipment. The employee will also be expected to be present in manufacturing areas as required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing areas can occasionally be moderate or loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit; climb stairs and maintain balance; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust optical focus.

Travel Requirements

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