Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!  

UCT is looking for a talented Engineer III to join us in Austin, TX!

The Sr Manufacturing Engineer leads complex manufacturing projects, providing technical expertise to optimize production processes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. This role develops manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process workflows, while coordinating interdisciplinary efforts and training production staff. By driving process improvements, resolving technical issues, and supporting cost and schedule objectives, the position enhances operational efficiency and ensures successful system builds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Requires a broad knowledge of Manufacturing Practices, Assembly Prints, and Bill of Materials to be able to create ready manufacturing documentation such as S.O.E.’s (Sequence of Events) and Assembly Process Workflow.
• Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to production staff.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the Manufacturing Engineer portion of the system build.
• Prepares and/or modifies work instructions, BOM structures, and training curriculum.
• Ensure proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects.
• Requires contact with Customers, vendor representatives. Attends and participates in Customer meetings.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, customers, and others to discuss best practices in an effort to streamline build processes and procedures.
• Inspects completed systems; partners with Manufacturing and Quality organizations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Supports project production efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Investigating customer or internal issues determines the nature and extent of the problem and recommends corrective actions.
• Assists in cost estimations and development of capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Evaluates and process Engineering Change Orders.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Attendance is an essential duty of this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred.
• Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic Work Instruction software is a plus (i.e., Sequence).
• ERP System Software.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite, emphasis in Excel.
• Prior experience leading small teams to achieve project success.
• Good interpersonal skills: ability to work alone or in a team environment.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry.
• Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a manufacturing, clean room, and/or office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Prolonged sitting with some standing and bending intermittently during work hours.
• Subject to interruptions

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.