Engineer II

Job Summary:

The Engineer II is responsible for estimating assembly and test labor hours for the semicon equipment and sub-assemblies during the quote process. Responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, product understanding, application, and adaptation of Manufacturing techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devise new approaches to assembly and testing, including specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, and effectively estimate labor hours to ensure compliance with applicable build and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Requires a broad knowledge of Manufacturing Practices, Assembly Prints, Bill of Materials to be able to create Manufacturing flow, lean flow, bay build approaches such as S.O.E.’s (Sequence of Events) and Assembly Process Workflow.
• Establish a process for manufacturing and taking into consideration how work instructions for assembly and test will be prepared, with the labor hours estimation.
• Able to understand the flat BOM vs multi-level BOM and break it into modular assemblies and stack-up assemblies.
• Collaborate with DE (Design Engineer) to understand the Make/Buy decision and fine tune based on the stand-alone assemblies, leading to buy or make decisions.
• Work with the site ME Manager and Engineers to understand the capabilities, and also understand other UCT site capabilities for effective labor hours estimation.
• Initiate and support Design For Excellence and manufacturing process improvement/standardization.
• Engage with respective site IE to optimize layout and to review the labor hours in case any doubt arises, especially if it is a new type of build never done before.
• Liaise and coordinate with Design Engineering, Accounts Operations, Account Executives, Supply Chain, and Quote team whenever necessary and have doubts.
• Liaise and coordinate with the Test Engineering department on testing development or testing issues to estimate test hours.
• Liaise with the customer for all BOM / drawing/design issues by generating a problem report/supplier problem sheet / Supplier request deviation that affects the labor hours estimation.
• Minimum CAD knowledge to analyze 3D drawings from the customer.
• Understanding of routing and labor hours in SAP and MES systems.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles, understanding of mechanical assemblies, wire routing, and test.
• Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic Work Instruction software is a plus (i.e. Sequence).
• ERP/MES System Software
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing of assemblies and testing is a must
• Good Interpersonal skills; ability to work alone or in a team environment.
  
  

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Mechatronics/Industrial Systems Engineering with 2 years of manufacturing experience in the related field.
• Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Industrial Systems Engineering with a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field can apply.
  
  

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience (5 years for diploma holders)
• Exposure to the semiconductor industry is preferred.
• Experience in setting up a lean line will be a plus
• Know and able to explore full BOM structure (more than 1,000 line) is needed.
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Possesses drive with a “can-do” attitude
• Capable of developing positive work relationships, a favorable work environment within the team, and other functional groups
• Must be able to perform and demonstrate good workmanship understanding according to industrial standards.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Able to perform any other task assigned by manager/supervisor.
• Comply with work ethics and integrity.
  
  

Candidate with Six Sigma Knowledge is a plus