Job DescriptionThe Equipment Engineer will analyze equipment performance, manage preventive maintenance strategies, oversee equipment qualifications and calibration programs, and partner with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and Engineering teams to ensure equipment availability, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Equipment Reliability & Performance- Own the reliability and performance of production and R&D equipment to support manufacturing objectives.
- Monitor, analyze, and improve equipment uptime, downtime, availability, and recovery metrics.
- Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyze runtime and downtime data to support equipment replacement, upgrade, and capital investment decisions.
- Develop and track equipment performance KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Maintenance & Asset Management- Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Establish maintenance frequencies based on manufacturer recommendations, equipment criticality, and operating history.
- Maintain critical spare parts inventory to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Coordinate and oversee equipment repairs, upgrades, and refurbishment activities.
- Support emergency troubleshooting activities as required.
Equipment Installation & Capital Projects- Lead equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders on equipment acquisition, relocation, and improvement projects.
- Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
- Review equipment designs and installation requirements to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Support facility expansion and manufacturing capacity growth initiatives.
CMMS & Calibration Management- Utilize the Cumulus CMMS system to:
- Schedule and manage preventive maintenance activities.
- Track equipment repairs and service history.
- Monitor equipment calibration requirements and status.
- Document maintenance procedures and work instructions.
- Track and trend equipment reliability metrics.
- Ensure all manufacturing and support equipment remain compliant with calibration requirements.
Required Qualifications Education- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience - Minimum of 7 years of equipment engineering, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing engineering experience in semiconductor, medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, electronics, or other advanced manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment.
- Experience utildzing CMMS systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Preferred Qualifications- 10+ years of industrial equipment maintenance and reliability engineering experience.
- EPA Section 608 Certification preferred.
- Experience supporting cleanroom manufacturing environments.
- Experience with equipment validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, and regulated manufacturing operations.
Technical Knowledge & SkillsStrong working knowledge of:
- Automated manufacturing equipment and support systems
- Preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
- CMMS systems and asset management practices
- Root cause analysis and reliability engineering tools
- Equipment calibration programs
- Pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Process cooling and chilled water systems
- Compressed air generation and distribution systems
- Vacuum systems and process utilities
- HVAC and environmental control systems
- Capital equipment installation, qualification, and commissioning
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Budgeting, project management, and vendor management
Physical RequirementsThis position may require occasional physical activity, including:
- Walking, climbing, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
- Working around manufacturing and production equipment.
- Using hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments.
- Lifting and carrying materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on occasion
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental ResponsibilitiesDepending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
