Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Uct - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

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 with a passion for success - join us today! UCT is looking for a talented Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join us in Austin, TX! This role requires a broad knowledge of Manufacturing Practices, Assembly Prints, and Bill of Materials to create Manufacturing ready documentation such as S.O.E.'s (Sequence of Events) and Assembly Process Workflow. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical direction and on-the-job training to production staff, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the Manufacturing Engineer portion of the system build. This position also involves preparing and/or modifying work instructions, BOM structures, and training curriculum while ensuring proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects. The role requires contact with customers and vendor representatives, attending and participating in customer meetings, and conferring with engineers, technicians, customers, and others to discuss best practices in an effort to streamline build processes and procedures. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will inspect completed systems, partner with Manufacturing and Quality organizations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications, and compliance with operational and safety standards. Additionally, this position 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 problems, and recommends corrective actions. The engineer will also assist in cost estimations and developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs, evaluate and process Engineering Change Orders, and perform other duties as required. Attendance is an essential duty of this position.

Responsibilities

• Create Manufacturing ready documentation such as S.O.E.'s (Sequence of Events) and Assembly Process Workflow.
• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to production staff.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the Manufacturing Engineer portion of the system build.
• Prepare and/or modify work instructions, BOM structures, and training curriculum.
• Ensure proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects.
• Attend and participate in customer meetings and confer with engineers, technicians, and customers to discuss best practices.
• Inspect completed systems and partner with Manufacturing and Quality organizations to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Support project production efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Investigate customer or internal issues, determine the nature and extent of problems, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in cost estimations and developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Evaluate and process Engineering Change Orders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Manufacturing, or related field preferred with 2 years of experience in related manufacturing/ production position; or an Associate of Arts (AA) in a technical field with more than 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years related experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry.
• Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
• 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 proficiency.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)