Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Principal

Company Overview:MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise withmultiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assemblyand test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundryservices that represents a key core competency within our business.MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a saleschannel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized salesrepresentatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trainedacross all of our products to give our customers insights into our entireportfolio.Manufacturing Equipment PrincipleEngineer - North CarolinaJob Purpose: Continuousimprovement ofsemiconductorprocessing equipment within a cleanroom environment Main Duties and Responsibilities:Ensures Fab equipment and processes meet throughput, yield, safety, and efficiency objectives.Develops and documents procedures to sustain and evolve equipment performance through data analysis.Effectively communicates progress to goals through presentations and ongoing reviews.Initiates Escalations for hard down equipment through to recovery (owns history, status, plans, and communication 24x7 until resolved).Plans and manages capital equipment procurements, space, installations, commissioning and upgrades.Reasonable expectation of response during off hours in support of production.Maintainsnecessary records, reports, calibrations, parts inventory-reordering parts.Leadsin the investigation and resolution of complex equipment related processproblems.Proactivelydrives safe practices within the factory, supports and follows site safetypolicies.Worksin clean room environment wearing clean room garments.Communicatesday-to-day events, direction, and repairs both written and verbally,through logs and passdowns.Positivelyinfluences and supports others to succeed in their roles.Sometravel for external training or source inspection of equipment is requiredas needed.Key Competencies Required:LanguageSkills:Must be able to communicatein English: orally, in writing.ComputerSkills:Must be proficient in the MSOffice suite of products, strong keyboard skills.Decision-makingand troubleshooting skills are very important.CADand Project skills preferred.Familiaritywith handling hazardous materials such as gases and chemicals.Highdegree of machine knowledge to the expert level.Mentor/Trainer/LeaderPrevious Relevant Work Experience:Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and development partners.Experience with capital equipment procurement, capacity planning, and throughput modelling.Proof of success in continuous improvement of semiconductor fab manufacturing equipment.Minimum Qualifications:Four-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or Industrial discipline - may be offset with experience or combination of experience and Associates Degree.8+ years of experience in a similar role in a semiconductor fab.Able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in awkward positions, walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.Willing and able to become a member of the Emergency Response Team.Due to ITARregulations, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent ResidentEEO:MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverseworkforce.MACOM will not discriminateagainst any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any othercategory protected under applicable law.Reasonable Accommodation:MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities.If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonableaccommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call+1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com.Provide your name, phonenumber and the position title and location in which you are interested, andnature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you.We also workwith current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of their jobs.