Sr. Equipment Engineer
Knowles Corporation · Santa Clarita, California, United States · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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.
- Maintain, debug, and program automated MLCC Mylar caster, printer, blanker, stacker, cutter, ISO press, including setting up key process parameters, 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, including 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.