CNC Facilities Engineer

About the role

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible - through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

About the role

Essential Function

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities around all maintenance equipment. Provides technical expertise and project management for various equipment undertakings. Specifically, this position will focus on the CNC troubleshooting, repairs and controls of existing equipment and lead the design of new equipment. This position may also focus on other manufacturing equipment such as robotic systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of SILFEX.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to SILFEX management.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures, as appropriate.
• Contributes to the implementation of various manufacturing improvements including 5S, Lean, etc.
• Interface with operations and engineering personnel to improve product quality, compliance, safety, reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Manage large capital projects up to $1M and large equipment installations.
• Be a technical resource for the department (CNC)
• Incorporate multiple disciplines (electrical, quality, production, design) to create solutions.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends in equipment and performance.
• Troubleshoot unscheduled maintenance and equipment failures. Perform root cause analysis and take actions to improve equipment and processes.
• Make recommendations on actions that can be taken to reverse adverse trends.
• Create maintenance procedures and policies for new equipment.
• Create a culture of best practices sharing.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs and evaluating equipment.
• Optimize equipment uptime, reliability and efficiency.
• Focus heavily on the CNC troubleshooting, repairs and controls of existing equipment.
• Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors and; soliciting observations from operators.
• Evaluates maintenance programs (preventive, predictive, TPM & FMEA) ensuring minimal equipment downtime by analyzing maintenance processes and recommending preventative maintenance programs, as well as drive process improvements.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Tests newly installed equipment/machinery ensuring vendor fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Create maintenance procedures and policies. Develop and administer training programs for maintenance techs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and training; establishing personal networks.
• Flexibility to come in on off-shifts for training or information gathering.
• Carry out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned.
• Subject to call-in during off-shift and weekends as needed
• Attend specialized training and cross train on the job for all maintenance activities plant wide.
• Reports to the Facilities Manager.

Culture

• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication - Begin with the end in mind - Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (B. S.) with 8 years of experience; or a HS Diploma or equivalent with equivalent years of experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant maintenance role is preferred.
• 5-axis CNC experience is preferred.
• PLC experience required.
• AutoCAD, CMMS, ERP, Microsoft applications, Database software knowledge and experience required.
• Demonstrated experience implementing various manufacturing improvements including 5S, TPM, SMED and Lean principles. Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements include; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.