Sr. Equipment Development Engineer

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, versatile Engineer to lead the acquisition of custom manufacturing equipment for a state-of-the-art facility in Taiwan. This role spans the entire equipment lifecycle—including project management, specification development, vendor selection, design, procurement, validation, and commissioning. You will collaborate across functions to deploy assets that increase capacity, replace legacy machinery, meet NPI requirements, and improve quality. Following High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), you will ensure production assets remain in optimal condition and assist with future upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Acquisition & Lifecycle Management:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with Facilities, EHS, Procurement, R&D, Maintenance/Reliability, Controls Engineering, and Operations throughout the development, commissioning, and qualification processes.

• Specification & Design: Synthesize diverse inputs into clear, coherent project specification documents. Use CAD to design equipment/subcomponents and create fixtures for varying form factors.

• Best-in-Class Engineering: Apply DFM, DfMR, HAZOP, Risk Assessments, and FMEA to deliver elite manufacturing equipment.

• Maintenance Readiness: Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to define Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs, including spare parts inventory, frequencies, and timing.

Project & Operations Management:

• Project Execution: Develop and manage project plans to deliver assets on schedule, within budget, and up to quality standards. Use core project management techniques to report progress to leadership.

• Floor Optimization: Utilize current floor layouts and new asset specs to optimize equipment integration within the manufacturing cell area.

• Process Engineering Support: Assist with classic NPI/Process Engineering duties when required, including troubleshooting, failure analysis, SPC, and yield/quality improvement.

• Team Support: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to teammates to ensure successful task completion.

Traits we believe make a strong candidate

Education & Experience:

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience in a production environment.

• Core Expertise: Proven experience in project management, mechanical design, and equipment development.

Technical Skills & Methodologies:

• Strong knowledge of operational and risk methodologies: PDCA, Risk Analysis, FMEA, DFM, DfMR, HAZOP, and DMAIC.

• Experience monitoring equipment and processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Familiarity with Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Capital Expense Authorization (CEA) submission processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications for writing technical reports, procedures, change controls, and technical specifications.

• Preferred: Experience with technical drawing/CAD modeling tools, and prior experience with component manufacturing, assembly, or cleaning equipment.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-mentorship abilities.

• A positive mindset paired with creativity, strong problem-solving skills, and analytical capabilities.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.