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. #KPD
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.
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
$100,000 - $120,000 annually
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years equipment engineering experience including field service in MLCC or semiconductor manufacturing
- Experience maintaining, debugging, and programming automated manufacturing equipment
- Knowledge and application of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) and process data mapping/analysis
- Maintain accurate equipment documentation and support engineering changes per quality/regulatory standards
- Train technicians and junior engineers on equipment operations and safety protocols
- Experience with cleanroom and facility requirements (highly desirable)
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
- Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense; no relocation assistance
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.
