Sustaining Engineer at Roth Staffing Companies in Scotts Valley, California

Job Description:

Roth Staffing is looking for Sustaining Engineer for the client. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global leader with a strong corporate culture and competitive pay.


As a Sustaining Engineer, you will be an integral part of our engineering team focused on ensuring the ongoing performance, reliability, and optimization of our electronic control systems and I/O equipment used in semiconductor processing. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee post-development activities, including maintenance, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technical support. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including development engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer support, you will contribute to delivering exceptional products and maintaining our reputation for excellence.
Responsibilities:
Technical Support: Provide expert technical assistance to address technical questions from strategic volume suppliers, that are critical to solve in order to meet the product launch schedule.
Supplier Validation: Assist in the validation of volume suppliers, after feasibility has been demonstrated with "pilot" suppliers.
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to control electronics, both independently and in collaboration with other teams.
Root Cause Analysis: Conduct thorough root cause analyses of electronic failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for product enhancement, reliability improvement, and cost optimization, and lead efforts to implement these improvements.
Design Generation: Analog and digital design, experience with Orcad/Allegro, PCAD, Altium
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including specifications, design changes, and troubleshooting guidelines.
Collaboration: Collaborate with development engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless product transitions and successful new product introductions.
Change Management: Manage the implementation of design changes, firmware updates, and other modifications while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all control electronics products comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, participating in audits and reviews as needed.


Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field.
* 5 years of proven experience in sustaining engineering, preferably in complex electronic products.
* Deep understanding of electronic control systems, I/O interfaces, and related semiconductor processing technologies.
* Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving electronic issues at both system and component levels.
* Familiarity with industry standards and regulations governing semiconductor electronic control equipment.
* Experience with root cause analysis methodologies, such as Six Sigma or 8D.
* Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background