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SUMMARY OF ROLE
Maxeon is seeking a Tool Install/Deployment Engineer to ensure Maxeon's growth by leading the design, development, installation, qualification, start-up, and subsequent metrics demonstration of new, retrofitted, and replicated module tools needed for capacity expansion of existing or new technologies or transfer of module lines from one site to another site.
He is also responsible for deploying several projects (automation, HC reduction, value engineering, UPH improvements, etc) as part of continuous improvement.
The start-up support team is responsible in ensuring that vendors are complying with the specifications of tools being installed and the schedule of tool installation during the production ramp.
The Tool install/Deployment Engineers report to the GME tool install/deployment Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, evaluates, select and order equipment that is most appropriate and cost-effective for the manufacture of company products
Lead the start-up, installation, qualification, and early production support to local teams during the initial ramp-up.
Provides tool support systems for the company's new, added, or retrofitted capacities.
Deployment of several projects (automation, HC reduction, value engineering, UPH improvements, etc) as part of continuous improvements
Works within cross-functional teams to safely install, qualify and transfer new module tools and processes to manufacturing.
Responsible for prevention of hazardous conditions for personnel and equipment
Design experiments (COV, DOE) and test plans (qualification/experimental) to measure and validate system performance against Maxeon standards and to quantify system capability against requirements.
Applies sound engineering principles to quickly resolve installation and start-up challenges for a new module tool.
Delivers requirements to ensure a smooth handshake between operations and startup teams.
These key requirements must satisfy important metrics demonstration, documentation, and training of manufacturing personnel
Guides and provides recommendations for issues and concerns on recently installed tools and their support systems to the local teams.
Maintains documented history of the tool to guide future installs, problem-solving for downtimes, and basis for engineering systems such as FMEA, CNT, TCRs, and PCRs.
Provides manufacturing support on an ad-hoc basis for major downtimes and machine troubleshooting.
Drives teams to develop tool acceptance specs, EDRs, and EPRs based on legacy data and targets of the project.
Hands-on technical expert of module equipment (from stringers to flash testers)
Participates in the different Maxeon business processes as required to ensure tool install objectives and milestones are met;
Coordinates and works closely with different sub-teams and the technology lead to maintain schedules and escalate resource and timing constraints
Coordinates and works closely with external vendors/material suppliers, consultants, and customers to ensure that project targets and timelines are met;
Lead and defines schedules, needed resources, and dependencies to deliver install qualification milestones for the project's new or transfer module lines.
Executes and drives tasks in compliance with project specifications and instructions;
Submit adequate, accurate, and updated report on the status and outlook of projects assigned
Complies at all times with the Environment, Health, and Safety and Manufacturing Quality standards, rules, and regulations
Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations during the ramp
Define the tool availability and yield forecast during the ramp
Defines and writes preventative maintenance procedures and schedules
Conducts high level of troubleshooting and repair (in cases that Sustaining Team cannot fix)
Performs other duties as may be assigned by superior from time to time
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirements
**Educational Background**:
Graduate BS degree in EE/ECE, Mechatronics and ME, related field, or equivalent experience
**Work Experience**:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Mechanically versed in automation systems
Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities
Detail-orientated, team player, good verbal & written communication
In-depth knowledge of the t