Halo Industries, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Equipment Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expHalo Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to perform a wide range of facilities services tasks including maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning facilities. The role involves managing Fab tools, overseeing troubleshooting and maintenance, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with various departments to optimize equipment performance.
ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing and maintaining Fab tools running multiple processes
Oversee troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade implementations to optimize equipment performance and maximize uptime
Mentor junior engineers, offering guidance on complex issues and promoting cross-functional collaboration with R&D and production teams
Collaborate with various departments to improve equipment performance, enhance yield, and minimize downtime
Provide immediate supervision to a group of equipment technicians, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals
Plan and implement comprehensive maintenance work on machines to make sure it will meet its required performance and reliability at all times
Give directions to a team of technicians and operators to meet yield set by the company
Provide useful information to SPML on issues related to machine or in other cases that would require skills and experience
Initiate and implement ways on how to improve the machine performance through equipment or process modifications and upgrades
Prepare and monitor the machines' spare parts and tools
Directly interacts with manufacturing and other departments in order to achieve company common goal
Make sure all instruments are calibrated and properly maintained
Make sure that the machine will be repaired in the quickest possible time in case it experience breakdown
Ensure that the machine will be running according to SPML specs
Monitor and institute necessary actions to maintain and upgrade performance
Must have good communications with machine supplier regarding machine issues and improve the machines
Investigate safety related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence
Provides updates to the management for issues related to tool availability, yield, cost etc
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a hands-on focus upon equipment a plus
5+ years maintenance experience preferably in electrical, or HVAC
Have an aptitude for problem solving
Experience with hand and power tools
The willingness to work overtime as needed or required
A willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge in wafer fabrication
Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks
Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to changing priorities
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive workspace
Comfortable lifting 30-50 pounds as part of daily work
Ability to work long hours or overtime when necessary to meet deadlines
Preferred
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with personal computers and online documentation
Ability to use basic tools and measurement instruments, such as calipers and gauges
Mathematical proficiency, including adding, subtracting, calculating percentages, and understanding tolerances
Strong communication skills for writing clear documentation, providing feedback, and collaborating with diverse teams
Flexibility to work varying shifts and meet cleanroom requirements, including wearing PPE and adhering to cleanroom standards
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
Annual Bonus Plan eligible
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Company
Halo Industries, Inc.
We create novel laser-based hardware systems for materials fabrication that help manufacturers drastically reduce waste, improve quality, and enable next generation technologies.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$80MKey Investors
US Innovative Technology Fund
2024-07-15Series B· $80M
2021-04-01Series A
2020-09-23Series A
Leadership Team
Philip Van Stockum
Co-founder, CTO
Charlie Rudy
Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2024-12-02
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