Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 2
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 2
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$ 73400 - 110200
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Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Equipment Engineer 2 to join our Manufacturing Technical Operations (MTO) team. MTO supports high-volume manufacturing equipment as part of our Consumables Development and Production operations in a cleanroom cGMP-regulated environment.
The Equipment Engineer 2 contributes to maintaining supporting and optimizing manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. This includes performing equipment installation configuration troubleshooting and overseeing modifications upgrades and maintenance. The role also supports evaluating and qualifying cost-effective equipment maintaining current technical documentation and analyzing equipment performance to enhance reliability and uptime. This position collaborates frequently with Process Engineering and works closely with Manufacturing Facilities R&D Quality and Validation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop perform and optimize preventive maintenance procedures to maximize equipment uptime reduce mean time between failures (MTBF) and improve mean time to repair (MTTR); contribute to predictive maintenance initiatives to enhance long-term equipment reliability.
- Perform diagnostics repairs and upgrades on cleanroom semiconductor equipment using schematics manuals and manufacturer specifications with appropriate tools and test instruments.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and collaborate with process engineers on yield and equipment-related investigations.
- Develop and implement procedures to improve system reliability by analyzing equipment and process data to identify trends and recurring failures.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including facilities vendors and manufacturing teams to support tool installations and maintenance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new technologies and recommending upgrades or process changes.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations including proper handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Perform basic computer hardware troubleshooting and repairs.
- Works autonomously and receives little instruction on day-to-day work/new assignments.
Listed responsibilities are an essential but not exhaustive list of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs
Requirements:
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electronics and mechanical systems including schematic reading and diagnosing component-level failures in automated instruments.
- Experience with PLC- and PC-based systems including sensor integration (pressure temperature flow) motion control (servo motors drives) safety systems (interlocks leak detection) as well as pneumatic thermal fluidic and vacuum systems.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP EtherCAT Modbus SECS/GEM or MQTT.
- Ability to source and evaluate components from non-OEM suppliers.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to document issues and convey technical solutions to cross-functional teams.
- Adaptable proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Hands-on experience with automated handling systems and robotic platforms (articulated SCARA or collaborative robots) is a plus.
- Prior experience as a Field Service or Equipment Engineer with semiconductor equipment particularly in CMP CVD or wet process tools is preferred.
- Experience with scripting (e.g. Python) PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and SQL databases is a plus.
Education and Experience:
- BS or MS degree in Electronics Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics or a related engineering field with 24 years of relevant industry experience.
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
The estimated base salary range for the Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 2 role based in the United States of America is: $73400 - $110200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to an individuals qualifications location where the role is to be performed internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Employment Type
Full-Time
