Sigil Partners

Overview

We are seeking a Test Engineer to support the testing, troubleshooting, and successful release of highly complex electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment. This position works closely with various technical teams to resolve equipment issues and ensure systems complete functional and production testing.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and troubleshooting of multiple complex manufacturing tools simultaneously.
• Review customer specifications and equipment configurations and communicate technical gaps to the appropriate engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Develop test definitions and functional requirements for new products and assist with testing new product designs and procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing/fluid, motion-control, vacuum, hardware, and software-related equipment issues.
• Perform electro-mechanical failure analysis and provide findings and feedback to Design Engineering.
• Analyze software logs and troubleshoot hardware/software interactions in collaboration with Software Engineering.
• Support equipment power-up, voltage checks, mechanical and robotic handler setup, software verification, and functional testing.
• Support extended equipment testing, including marathon wafer-cycle testing that may run continuously for extended periods.
• Identify and respond to equipment failures including mechanical crashes, software configuration issues, fluid-line problems, and system misalignment.
• Support Manufacturing and contract manufacturing partners during new product introduction and the transition of new products into operations.
• Train technicians and new employees on equipment platforms and testing procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment testing methods and documented procedures.
• Update quality audit documentation, testing procedures, system acceptance logs, and technical knowledge resources.
• Perform disposition activities for non-conforming products identified during quality audits.
• Assist Technical Product Support with troubleshooting installation issues when required.
• Support occasional field escalations when necessary.
• Maintain detailed written handoff documentation to ensure effective communication between engineering shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with at least 5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems in an OEM environment; or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across complex electro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience with wafer & plasma capital equipment is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, hardware, motion-control, vacuum, and fluid-delivery systems.
• Ability to understand overall equipment architecture and identify failures at the system or module level.
• Ability to read and interpret highly technical documentation including electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, routings, and operating, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment systems and competing technical priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to document troubleshooting activity and provide detailed engineering handoffs between shifts.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technicians, engineers, customers, peers, and management.
• Proficiency with computers and software applications used for equipment testing, troubleshooting, information gathering, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment is preferred.
• Engineering experience working with electronic and mechanical devices is desirable.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software is desirable.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Permanent second-shift schedule of 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM.
• New hires are expected to begin on first shift for approximately one to two months for product and technical training before transitioning to second shift.
• The position is nearly 100% on-site with minimal travel expected.