Equipment Engineer

**Equipment Engineer**

**About Company**

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer. Foxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies. By capitalizing on its expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, IoT, Big Data, AI, Smart Networks, and Robotics / Automation, the Group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, but also three key technologies -AI, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology - which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: Consumer Products, Enterprise Products, Computing Products and Components and Others.

**Responsibilities**:

- Design equipment meeting interdepartmental needs and specifications.
- Creation of equipment drawings and specs, quotes, and purchase requisitions.
- Utilize DFMA principles in production creation and improvement projects.
- Develop business cases for improvement projects and equipment acquisitions.
- Order equipment to meet staffing, spares, and maintenance needs.
- Interface with suppliers for manufacturing feasibility, validation, and other engineering activities, as necessary.
- Deliver specifications, designs, analyses, and prototypes on time and within budget.
- Ensure designs are compatible with packaging, material-handling, and production processes and are appropriately serviceable.
- Support equipment -based process introductions and adjustments.
- Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team.
- Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians.
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules.
- Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required).
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction and improvement.
- Work with Spares Coordinator and Maintenance Engineering to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor.
- Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime.
- Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns.
- Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory.
- Design and Implement Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects

**Education and Ideal Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
- 3+ years’ experience providing maintenance, automation, engineering, or equivalent support within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry
- Experience in Project Engineer or Maintenance experience i
- Proven skills in project management and problem solving
- Exceptional time management, planning, organizational, negotiating and influencing skills
- Highly self-motivated with a willingness to assume responsibilities, take ownership for work
- Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Fluent in English and Spanish

**Preferences and Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Science or higher in mechanical engineering or similar field of study or equivalent experience preferred.
- Work efficiently and productively both independently and in team settings
- Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrate talent for conceiving efficient design solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- Proficiency in CATIA V5, or similar 3D CAD software (Solidworks, ProE, Unigraphics, etc).
- Basic understanding of GD&T as well as weld symbols.
- Experience with rapid prototyping and small to medium volume production.
- Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes and a variety of engineering materials, fastening methods,
- Familiarity with designing any or all of the following: mobile & stationary material handling equipment, towed dollies, racks, stands, lift-assists, and end-of-arm tools.
- 2+ years of experience performing similar work (Automotive industry experience preferred)
- Familiarity with industrial robots and controls systems.
- Exceptional leadership ability to drive cross functional collaboration projects to completion on or ahead of schedule.

**Work Environment and Physical Demands**
- The factory has both office area and shop floor area. The noise level in the office area is generally quiet. Wearing of personal protective equipment’s (PPE) when visiting the shop floor or when visiting a supplier’s