Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Summary 

This position is accountable for DS&S Engineering scope in Asia excluding Korea region.  DS&S offers Specialty Gas Delivery Equipment/Specialty Chemical Delivery Equipment/Turnkey Installation of Gas/Chemical systems and Poly Flow products. This individual is expected to have technical design capability in order to be able to develop products for end customers. 

• We are looking for a dynamic, versatile Control Engineer who will be responsible for new tool design and introduction for GDS (Gas Delivery System) and LDS (Liquid Delivery System). This process includes PLC/HMI coding, P&ID diagram understanding, electrical design review, project management, specification development, vendor selection, procurement, validation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.  

• With the fast pace of innovations in semiconductors, you must be able to interact with staff in all functions to meet customer requirements, enhance tool performance and improve quality. 

• We expect that you’ll collaborate, share and work as a team that partners closely with all stakeholders. 

Your Role

• Experience of PLC/HMI coding and automation equipment integration. 

• Initial understanding the electrical schematic and P&ID diagram. 

• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Maintenance and Reliability (DfMR), HAZOP, Risk assessment and FMEA to build best-in-class equipment for DS&S. 

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and drive system-level improvements for performance, reliability, and cost optimization (8D, 5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, and fault tree analysis.) 

• Use a variety of inputs to develop a coherent specification document that clearly defines all aspects of the project. 

• Engage with a variety of stakeholders including, Commercial, Project, Service, Product, Quality, Mechanical Design, Procurement, Manufacturing and Operation Planning personnel in the entire process development to commissioning and qualification. 

• Develop and manage project plans to complete within schedule, budget and quality constraints. 

• Assist with Manufacturing/Production Engineering responsibilities if the business dictates. This would include troubleshooting, failure analysis, Quality and Yield improvement. 

• Provide guidance and support to teammates to complete all assigned tasks. 

Who You Are

• Minimum Bachelor‘s Degree is required with background of Electric/Automation engineering preferred, but related experience in lieu of education may also be considered. 

• 5+ years of working experience in the engineering field in production environment. 

• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, control drawings, and engineering drawings. Design capability is better. 

• Experience working with PLC/HMI (Siemens/Proface is plus). Understanding the concept of pump, regulator, valve and sensors (i.e. temperature, level, pressure, flow etc.). 

• Experience in Project management, mechanical design and development.  

• Knowledge of PDCA, Risk analysis, FMEA, DFM, DfMR, HAZOP, DMAIC. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft application for writing technical reports and documentation of procedures, change control and technical specification. 

• Ability to provide guidance and support to teammates. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Positive mindset with creativity, good problem-solving and analytical abilities.  

• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work. 

• Preferably able to start work with short notice. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in semiconductor equipment companies or other related companies. 

• Experience in complex system design involving multi-disciplinary integration. 

• Knowledge of or experience in gas / chemical delivery systems (preferred, not mandatory)  

• Experience with PLM/PDM/SAP systems and engineering change management processes. (preferred, not mandatory) 

• Familiarity with global standards and regulations (SEMI, NFPA, CE, Ex-proof, etc.)  

• Experience leading technical initiatives, system architecture design, or mentoring engineers