Entry Level Reliability Engineer

Date: Sep 4, 2024

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

This job is located in Hemlock, MI.

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

Aligned to Production and responsible for driving defect elimination to maximize availability and cost efficiency of physical assets within assigned area. Receives both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight from their Reliability Technical Leader to manage maintenance and reliability performance.

Essential Functions

  • Ensures availability of physical assets. Drives recovery from upsets.
  • Monitors, reports, and responds to defined reliability KPIs.
  • Verifies the effectiveness of operator performed preventative maintenance. Reviews technical findings and adjusts long-term plans accordingly.
  • Leads Level 0-1 root cause investigations.
  • Participates in project and Management of Change reliability reviews.
  • Supports the definition and implementation of maintain and reliability improvement projects within defined workflows.

Skills and Behaviors

Engineering Technology
Engineering Design
Engineering Development
Business Requirements Analysis
Engineering Specification
Engineering Testing
Verbal Communication
Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
Data Collection and Analysis
Define Future State/TO-BE State
Computer Skills
Data Control
Engineering Build
Engineering Implementation
Engineering Technical Operations Support
Health and Safety
Policy and Regulation
Project Schedule Management
Review and Reporting
Risk Management

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Required Work Experience

Preference: 1 year of experience within manufacturing or engineering organization preferred but not required.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 542 


Nearest Major Market: Saginaw