EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Feb 21, 2025 – The Equipment Engineering Technician has experience in electrical and mechanical testing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment used in catheter manufacturing and similar processes. This role requires proficiency in assembling mechatronic components, handling ESD-sensitive parts, and using various hand, power, and test tools. The technician is also skilled in wiring, cabling, and electronics, with strong organizational abilities and effective communication in a dynamic team environment.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Equipment Engineering Technician Resume
- Equipment Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Control
- Report Writing
- SOP Compliance
- Remote Monitoring
- Semiconductor Equipment Repair
- Calibration and PM
- Maintenance Tracking
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Vendor Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Talent Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Guidance
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Training
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
Summary of Equipment Engineering Technician Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Industrial Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Related technical experience in electrical/electronics, electro-mechanical, or industrial maintenance.
- Familiar with general maintenance tools and assorted industrial equipment such as drills, various saws, drill presses, etc.
- Experience working with the necessary documentation and computer programs.
- Efficiency in Microsoft programs
- Ability to read drawings and simple schematics and apply use of work instructions
- Compliance experience with ESD, Security, Occupational, Health, and Environmental safety requirements
- Mechanical and metal fabrication experience
- Self-motivation, committed to providing high-quality work
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptability in a frequently changing environment.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and responsibility.
- Ability to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours
2. BS in Automation Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Related technical experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, electro-mechanical, or electrical/electronics
- Familiarity with automation and related processes and components
- Understanding of PLC logic and functionality
- Experience working with the necessary documentation and computer programs including efficiency in Microsoft programs
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings, engineering specifications, and maintenance manuals and apply the use of work instructions
- Compliance experience with ESD, Security, Occupational, Health, and Environmental safety requirements
- Self-motivation, committed to providing high-quality work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours
- Reliable and punctual attendance required
- The ability to lift items greater than 50lbs
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
3. BS in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Experience as an engineering technician or process
- Experience with relevant technologies such as sensors, electronics, controls, pneumatics, valves, and mechanisms
- Demonstrated understanding of schematics, assembly drawings, and mechanical drawings
- Electrical and mechanical assembly experience including crimping, cabinet builds, cable routing, soldering
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic workshop etiquette
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency with mechanical fabrication tools such as drill presses, saws, mills, hand tools, etc
- Strong organizational and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Displays exemplary ethics and business conduct and performs work cognizant of safe work practices
4. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor equipment.
- Working knowledge of Epitaxial manufacturing equipment, Epi characterization equipment, etc., and working knowledge of implanter maintenance
- Knowledge of how to read electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.
- Understand and follow both written procedures and verbal instructions, in the preventive maintenance of wafer fab equipment.
- Must be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage his/her daily work as directed by management, Equipment Engineer, and or senior technicians.
- Able to work both independently and in a team environment
- Able to balance planned and unplanned activities in a timely, professional manner.
- Able to effectively communicate progress and completion of the task
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical instructions
- Ability to respond to internal and external inquiries.
- Understand and apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, and logarithms for data analysis.
- Ability to problem solve, collect data, and establish facts to draw valid solutions.
- Able to interpret technical instructions both written and verbal, as well as communicate both verbally and written with internal customers
- A basic understanding of processes being run on tool sets to interface with the process team
5. BS in Mechatronics Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in relevant electrical/mechanical tests, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience
- Experience in equipment used in catheters and similar manufacturing processes
- Experience in the assembly of mechatronics components such as sensors, motion, and vision components
- Uses a variety of hand, power, and test tools and equipment, machining experience
- Basic wiring (AC/DC), cabling, and electronics knowledge, handling ESD-sensitive components
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic, flexible, organized
- Works well with others in a supportive and dynamic team environment
- Able to effectively communicate ideas and issues to Equipment staff and other teams
- Proficiency in basic computer skills, such as Word and Excel, SAP
- Experience working in a clean room environment
- The ability to lift 50 pounds to a workbench under ideal conditions
6. BS in Manufacturing Engineering with 8 years of Experience
- Hands-on mechanical, electrical, or controls/automation experience in a production environment or a plant industrial maintenance role
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics, and modifications of such.
- Familiarity with powertrain operations, lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing, or module/pack manufacturing processes and equipment considerations
- Experience in the operation of or repair of 6-axis robots (Kuka and Fanuc), or SCARA/Epson robots utilizing industrial automation controls and devices
- Ability to work flexible scheduling and hours as production and maintenance needs change
- Experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) (MAXIMO, eSAP, FLUX, etc.).
- Experience with, and development of technical drawing, writings, and/or GD&T
- Knowledge of, or understanding of Production and Equipment capability metrics (OEE, MTTR, FPY, etc.).
- Understanding of improvement processes such as 4D, RCA, and PFMEA process tools
- Experience with SolidWorks, 3D printing, or other 3D CAD software (Edgecam, AutoDesk, CATIA, Siemens NX, Vizendo, Delmia Apriso, etc.)
- Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, and data collection systems.
- Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
- Strong hands-on experience with high-volume, final assembly, or cleanroom setting
- Knowledge of, or experience with drilling, tapping, and utilizing shop tools.
- Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels.