Equipment Engineer

Equipment Engineer

(Direct Placement for Client)

Sigma Design has collaborated with a global company seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to join their facility in Gresham, OR. This company is a leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide super materials.

What Is Offered:

Choice of excellent health plans
Dental and vision plans
401k plan and safe harbor with company match up to 6%
Annual bonus up to 10%
Generous vacation (4 weeks of PTO + 1 week of Sick Time)
Salary:
This position is full time in office

Primary Function:
The Equipment Engineer plays the lead role in the development of systems, procedures, methods for maintaining site equipment, and will drive improvement efforts, develop operating methods, and create procedures with a view to being a key contributor to the Engineering team’s activities.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

Develop an in-depth technical understanding of CVD diamond-synthesis reactors and other site equipment.
Utilize data analysis tools to evaluate and improve site equipment efficiency.
Develop new and standardize existing engineering and maintenance procedures and document best practices.
Manage projects related to equipment reliability and efficiency, commissioning of new equipment, and related tasks.
Prepare detailed start-up plans for new commissioning activities, integrating all discipline activities into these plans.
Ensure that SOP’s are frequently reviewed and modified to maximize efficiencies.
Proactively assist with the development and implementation of factory and site acceptance procedures.
Work with Maintenance staff to troubleshoot equipment.
Outline and specify critical spare parts and calibration equipment for both commissioning and equipment maintenance.
Develop training programs to assist with onboarding of new staff.
Collaborate closely with other team members to ensure delivery of complete and fully coordinated solutions.
Become the in-house expert on the production equipment and take on a supporting role for Maintenance Technicians.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

Education. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Adaptability. Ability to work in a fast-moving work environment. Comfortable with leading change.
Presence. Ability to typically spend 5 days per week on site.
Flexibility. Ability to travel internationally & to work across time zones.
Decision Making. Makes clear, timely decisions and gives explicit and clear guidance. Decisions are focused on increasing or improving the company’s options and are owned.
Development. Comfortable working to develop the behavior and performance of the team.
- Simplifies. Avoids Complexity - does not over-engineer solutions and stays focused on the problem being solved. Considers the implications of local decisions across the whole organization.
Accountability. Looks beyond what is good for the business. Holds self and others to account. Understands that no-one sees the complete picture and values perspectives from across the business.
Leadership. Self-motivated and comfortable taking on responsibility. Demonstrable experience of mentoring and coaching.
Collaboration. Understands the importance of and communicates effectively.
Compliance (background check, ITAR, vaccine, etc.)
- ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
- Background - Pass a post-offer background verification.

Work Environment
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.

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