Project Engineer

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence.âThis is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed a strong focus on quality with a passion for success join us today!â

UCT is looking for a talented Project Engineer to join us in Austin TX or Phoenix AZ!

Responsible for the execution of projects assigned by the Engineering leadership. These projects may include design build and installation of new process equipment process equipment modifications new facility design and facility modifications as required. Success of this position will be based on the ability to complete all projects within scope on time and on budget. Responsibilities involve designing and developing installing and maintaining high volume manufacturing equipment understanding the reactions taking place installing control systems and starting running and upgrading the processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages engineering activity within a project to ensure timely introduction of new products capital projects and new facility construction. Maintains Gantt charts and milestone plan for project accordingly.
• Responsible for design elements involved in modifications/new builds and effective implementation/ installation of design.
• Creates dimensionally accurate facility layouts on AutoCAD for facility expansions or changes based on existing as-builts.
• Builds detailed equipment matrix to define specific equipment requirements for construction trades after developing facilities print.
• Works with general contractors and facilities team to answer questions and address issues found with design during build.
• Leads site commissioning activities when construction is complete to qualify tanks for production use.
• Manages customer expectations (internal or external) establishing priorities maintains projects involving a variety of technical resources including Design Equipment Engineering R&D procurement facilities vendors EH&S and operations.
• Develops new processes and procedures (including process controls as necessary) in conjunction with UCT engineering.
• Builds and submits CapEx requests including detailed scope of work costs and basic ROI calculations.
• Recommends new facilities and equipment (or modifications to existing facilities and equipment) as necessary to improve safety operating capacity operating effectiveness or operating costs.
• Schedules and tracks engineering projects/quotes to ensure timely completion.
• Works with site EH&S to ensure all equipment and manufacturing operations within project scope meet required safety standards.

Other Duties

• Job requires travelling to project job sites for 2 weeks or more to be successful. Periods of >40% travel is possible with job.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Proficient knowledge of semiconductor cleaning processes (developed on the job).
• Knowledgeable in Clean room protocols and Micro contamination knowledge (developed on the job).
• Advanced understanding of semiconductor Processes (PVD Etch ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) Diffusion etc.)

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• FE preferred

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 1 year experience in industry through engineering facilities or project management role.
• Experience with semiconductor industry is preferred experience in automotive medical device or aerospace industries is also applicable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop kneel crouch reach walk push pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to Talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to noise levels.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers faxes computer etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

UCTâoffers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees which includes medical dental vision 401(k) and paid time off.