Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Date: Sep 25, 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
The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is aligned with Production and has a critical role in ensuring the availability and maintenance cost efficiency of physical assets within the manufacturing process. This role receives coaching, development, and direction from the Engineering Team leader to deliver objectives throughout all phases including commissioning, startup, and operation. This is achieved through effective support of Operations and cross-functional collaboration.
Essential Function of the Job
Asset Availability: Provide critical oversight within assigned area of responsibility to ensure equipment is effectively maintained and available to deliver optimal manufacturing performance with respect to safety, quality, and productivity.
Key considerations include:
- Ensuring appropriate tools and procedures are in place to effectively maintain assets.
- Responding to upsets to ensure recovery back to normal operating state.
- Driving defect elimination and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Representative: Serve as liaison between Manufacturing and other functions during initiatives and capital projects. Apply technical knowledge of manufacturing assets and support effective management of change to deliver optimal performance from conceptualization through integration into Production.
New Manufacturing Capabilities: Effectively commission, startup, and integrate new assets into Production. This includes leading activities, from planning through execution of work, to ensure safe and cost-effective startup and ongoing operation.
Additional Job Duties
- Collaborate with Maintenance Coordinators and support teams to ensure asset availability and maintenance cost efficiency.
- Lead and/or support identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects within the Production Team.
Skills
- Communication
- Planning and Organizing
- Data Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
Skills
Education
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. 580
Nearest Major Market: Saginaw