Facility and Equipment Engineer

The Equipment Engineer will analyze equipment performance manage preventive maintenance strategies oversee equipment qualifications and calibration programs and partner with Operations Quality EH&S and Engineering teams to ensure equipment availability compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Own the reliability and performance of production and R&D equipment to support manufacturing objectives.
• Monitor analyze and improve equipment uptime downtime availability and recovery metrics.
• Investigate equipment failures identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze runtime and downtime data to support equipment replacement upgrade and capital investment decisions.
• Develop and track equipment performance KPIs including MTBF MTTR and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Develop implement and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Establish maintenance frequencies based on manufacturer recommendations equipment criticality and operating history.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate and oversee equipment repairs upgrades and refurbishment activities.
• Support emergency troubleshooting activities as required.

Equipment Installation & Capital Projects

• Lead equipment installation commissioning qualification and startup activities for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors contractors and internal stakeholders on equipment acquisition relocation and improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes cost estimates schedules and resource plans.
• Review equipment designs and installation requirements to ensure compliance with operational safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support facility expansion and manufacturing capacity growth initiatives.

CMMS & Calibration Management

• Utilize the Cumulus CMMS system to:
  • Schedule and manage preventive maintenance activities.
  • Track equipment repairs and service history.
  • Monitor equipment calibration requirements and status.
  • Document maintenance procedures and work instructions.
  • Track and trend equipment reliability metrics.
• Ensure all manufacturing and support equipment remain compliant with calibration requirements.

Required Qualifications Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of equipment engineering maintenance engineering or manufacturing engineering experience in semiconductor medical device pharmaceutical aerospace electronics or other advanced manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment.
• Experience utildzing CMMS systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of industrial equipment maintenance and reliability engineering experience.
• EPA Section 608 Certification preferred.
• Experience supporting cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Experience with equipment validation IQ/OQ/PQ and regulated manufacturing operations.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Strong working knowledge of:

• Automated manufacturing equipment and support systems
• Preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
• CMMS systems and asset management practices
• Root cause analysis and reliability engineering tools
• Equipment calibration programs
• Pneumatic hydraulic electrical and mechanical systems
• Process cooling and chilled water systems
• Compressed air generation and distribution systems
• Vacuum systems and process utilities
• HVAC and environmental control systems
• Capital equipment installation qualification and commissioning
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Budgeting project management and vendor management

Physical Requirements

This position may require occasional physical activity including:

• Walking climbing stooping pushing and pulling.
• Working around manufacturing and production equipment.
• Using hand tools diagnostic equipment and testing instruments.
• Lifting and carrying materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on occasion

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.