Job Overview:
The Equipment Engineer will be based on Knowles Valencia Plant, working closely with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, and R&D. This role is responsible for the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, debug, maintaining and upgrading existing automation line, and ensuring optimal equipment performance to support a 24/7 production environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Resp to introduce the next generation of assembly automation equipment to support high-volume MLCC production lines, ensuring tight process control, high throughput, improved yield, and cost-effective operations.
- Responsible for maintaining, debugging and programing, automated MLCC Mylar caster, printer, blanker, stacker, cutter, ISO press, including key process parameters set up, SPC control, and documentation.
- Establish and maintain a robust maintenance system for key equipment and provide training to other team members for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues to support 24/7 production operations.
- Support the Process Engineering team in conducting Design of Experiments (DoE), process optimization, and troubleshooting through large-scale process data mapping and analysis.
- Maintain accurate documentation for equipment, maintenance procedures, and engineering changes in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Train technicians and junior engineers on automated equipment operations, and safety protocols. Provide technical leadership within the engineering team.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of equipment engineer experience includes the field service, in the MLCC, or semiconductor manufacturing industries.
- Experience with equipment maintenance, repair, and upgrades, as well as knowledge of cleanroom and facility requirements, is highly desirable.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The annually salary for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 annually
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Pay Range$100,000 - $120,000 annually
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years equipment engineering experience including field service in MLCC or semiconductor manufacturing.
- Experience introducing and commissioning assembly automation equipment for high-volume production.
- Experience maintaining, debugging, and programming automated MLCC equipment (Mylar caster, printer, blanker, stacker, cutter, ISO press) and SPC control.
- Ability to support Design of Experiments (DoE), process optimization, and large-scale process data mapping and analysis.
- Establish and maintain maintenance systems, create procedures, and train technicians and junior engineers for 24/7 operations.
- Maintain accurate equipment and engineering documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Experience with cleanroom and facility requirements (knowledge desirable).
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; employer does not offer visa sponsorship.
What We Do
Knowles Corporation is a global leader and provider of advanced audio and precision device solutions. The company specializes in high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, and micro-acoustic components, such as microphones and balanced armature speakers. It serves a wide range of demanding end markets, including consumer electronics, hearing health, medical technology, defense, aerospace, and industrial electrification.
