Manufacturing Engineer III - (E3) | Smart Start Engineering
On-siteHsinchu, Taiwan, Taiwan or Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan
Job Summary
Develop and maintain manufacturing test methodologies, scripts, and process controls for semiconductor equipment systems across multiple product platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing and startup test programs while driving resolution of product and field-related issues through structured root cause analysis. Lead continuous improvement projects focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and safety, utilizing data analytics to identify failure trends and enhance process capability. Support New Product Introduction activities by developing test strategies, validating manufacturing readiness, and performing risk assessments. Interface with customer sites to capture deployment feedback and ensure documentation accurately reflects current operational practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Field Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical roles
- Experience supporting complex systems in a manufacturing, semiconductor, or high-technology environment
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Experience developing or maintaining test procedures, manufacturing processes, diagnostic programs, or automated test solutions
- Ability to work effectively across global cross-functional teams and customer-facing organizations
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%
- Position may require support during non-standard working hours to accommodate global customer engagements, startup activities, and semiconductor fab operations that run 24/7
- May require working in customer manufacturing facilities and semiconductor cleanroom environments
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, lift, and work in confined spaces as needed
- Use of cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required, including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and face shields
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within the semiconductor capital equipment industry
- Programming or scripting experience using languages such as Python, C#, VBA, SQL, JavaScript, LabVIEW, or similar
- Experience developing automated manufacturing, diagnostic, or test applications
- Familiarity with Mayan, MES, SAP, Factory Automation, or other manufacturing software platforms
- Experience with test fixture design, manufacturing validation, and production support
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, qualification, or field service activities
- Mandarin Chinese language proficiency is highly desirable due to frequent interaction with customers and teams in Taiwan and China
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