Tool Installation/ Start up Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Own assigned tool installation and commissioning scopes from planning through qualification and handoff to operations.


* Develop and execute installation and commissioning plans aligned with project schedules, factory priorities, and safety requirements.


* Track progress, risks, and open issues; drive actions to closure with minimal escalation.


* Serve as the primary coordination point for equipment suppliers (OEMs) during installation and commissioning.


* Schedule, lead, and participate in commissioning meetings, readiness reviews, and acceptance activities (FAT/SAT).


* Coordinate supplier activities including tool checkout, system bring-up, testing, and documentation.


* Track supplier deliverables, action items, and milestones; proactively escalate performance or schedule risks.


* Partner with Facilities Engineering to verify layouts, utilities, and infrastructure readiness prior to supplier arrival.


* Validate field execution against approved designs, specifications, and commissioning requirements.


* Act as the technical point of contact for vendors and contractors; ensure adherence to quality, safety, and site standards.


* Coordinate qualification activities with equipment and process engineering teams.


* Ensure commissioning issues are resolved prior to qualification and release to operations.


* Maintain ownership of installation and commissioning issues through operational handoff.


* Documentation, Reporting & Collaboration


* Maintain accurate installation, commissioning, and as-built documentation reflecting actual field conditions.


* Provide clear status updates on progress, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.


* Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, facilities, and suppliers to support stable transition to production.

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field


* Military experience and technical training may be substituted for degree requirements


* 5-6; years of experience supporting tool installation, commissioning, or facilities engineering in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments


* Demonstrated experience coordinating with equipment suppliers and contractors

Skills


* Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment installation and commissioning processes


* Ability to coordinate FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities


* Working knowledge of facility utility systems and cleanroom requirements


* Strong ownership mindset with consistent follow-through


* Effective communication and meeting facilitation skills


* Ability to manage multiple execution priorities in parallel

Working Conditions


* Work in Class 100/1000 cleanroom environments


* Wear full cleanroom attire


* Exposure to chemicals, hazardous and non-hazardous gases


* Use of hand ...