Senior test equipment engineer

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Do you want to work for an organization that values your opinion Do you want to work for an organization where you can play a pivotal role in several different areas Look no further. As a Texas Instruments Equipment Engineer you will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic team oriented environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide full technical ownership and sustaining support for LFSH (Lead Frame Strip Handler) FFSH (Film Frame Strip Handler) and P&P (Pick & Place) handler platforms ensuring optimal performance reliability and production readiness.
• Lead equipment installation setup qualification and production release activities to ensure smooth ramp-up and stable manufacturing operations.
• Drive systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Utilization (OEU).
• Develop implement and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend machine lifecycle.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address recurring technical issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) machine conversion and process optimization activities to meet yield and throughput targets.
• Lead second-source evaluation qualification and implementation projects to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Process Engineering Quality Automation and Vendors to resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement cost reduction and process stability.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics Mechanical Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor test manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Strip Handler and P&P Handler equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical electrical servo pneumatic and motion control systems.
• Experience in handling high-mix and high-volume production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cohu Jaguar (LFSH) TESEC 4170-IH / 5170-IH (FFSH) & M4841 LH4 Advantest / Cohu Matrix & JHT (P&P) handler technologies.
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) capability in LFSH FFSH and P&P technologies.
• Advanced fault diagnosis Machine parameter optimization & Throughput improvement.
• Proven leadership in structured Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs reducing breakdown frequency and improving MCBJ / MTBA / MTBF.
• Experience leading second-source evaluation and qualification projects as technical lead to achieve measurable cost savings and supply risk mitigation.
• Added Knowledge advantage in handler-tester interface integration and test cell optimization.
• Experience in OEU monitoring data analysis SPC Spotfire and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment with strong sense of ownership and accountability.