About this role
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, and a passion for success, join us today!
UCT is looking for a talented Builds Engineering Technician I to join us in Phoenix, AZ!
The Builds Engineering Technician I provides hands-on engineering support for facilities modifications and builds projects in chemical and cleanroom production environments, working under the direction of the Builds Design Engineer. The technician gathers feedback from operations technicians on the floor and from the maintenance and engineering teams to plan, update, and implement facilities modifications in the field. Assists design engineers in updating and creating designs, interprets engineering drawings of facilities, and helps implement those designs alongside the maintenance team and outside contractors. This is an entry-level role expected to grow into greater design responsibility over time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Follows all EH&S standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment. Alerts Supervisor of EH&S concerns to ensure unsafe conditions are documented and corrected.
• Gathers and organizes feedback from operations technicians on the floor and from the maintenance and engineering teams to define facilities modification needs in the field.
• Performs hands-on field work, including moving equipment, staging materials, and taking accurate measurements in tight or hard-to-reach areas.
• Interprets engineering drawings, P&IDs, and facilities layouts to support modifications (entry-level expectation), with growth toward creating and revising drawings in future roles.
• Assists with project execution by tracking field activities, maintaining project records, documenting progress, and following up on open action items with maintenance personnel, contractors and stakeholders.
• Assists design engineers in updating and creating designs for facilities modifications.
• Develops a rough scope of work based on team feedback to provide to vendors, understanding that it may require review and edits from the Design Engineer.
• Supports implementation of designs in the field, coordinating with the maintenance team and contractors.
• Supports installation, relocation, and modification of production equipment and facilities systems (tanks, pumps, heaters, plumbing, exhaust, etc.).
• Assists with maintaining process and facilities documents, drawings, and field markups.
• Understands existing standard operating procedures and recommends revisions to improve productivity, effectiveness, and safety.
• Participates in cost and time studies for builds and facilities projects.
Other Duties:
• Participates in continuous improvement and CAPA activities as required.
• Acts to ensure the facility is presentable to customers and other visitors.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Company.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills – email / phone.
• Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and identify critical quality characteristics.
• Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and problem solving with a cross-functional team.
• Familiarity with facilities utilities (plumbing, acid waste, DI water, exhaust, etc.) and basic mechanical systems is a plus.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus, supporting growth toward creating designs in future roles.
Educational/Certification Requirement:
• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or technical / vocational training in a mechanical, facilities, or engineering discipline is a plus.
Work Experience Requirements:
• 2+ years of related experience in facilities, maintenance, construction / builds, or parts cleaning and coating technology, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing support or a related industry. Entry-level candidates with relevant hands-on and technical aptitude may be considered.
Work Environment:
• Work is performed in manufacturing, office, warehouse, and/or cleanroom environments and on the production floor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the manufacturing areas can occasionally be moderate or loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Ability to take measurements and perform work in tight or hard-to-reach areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; ability to lift over 25 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers; ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required.
Travel Requirements:
Work may require occasional out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meetings).
Note:
This job description may not represent a complete list of job duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be added at any time and without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.