Mechanical Equipment / Facilities Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Equipment / Facility Engineer
10 years +/- experience

This engineering position is in the IBM Research Microelectronics Research Laboratory (MRL) located at IBM Research headquarters in Yorktown, NY.
The mission of the MRL is to design, build and test novel microelectronic devices for a wide variety of applications such as advanced server systems, biomedical, photonics and sensor platforms. The MRL has a complete set of semiconductor processing tools which are tailored for the unique projects supported across the IBM Company. The tool set is constantly going through replacement and upgrade cycles which require the expert level skills of an mechanical equipment / facility engineer.

Job Duties:
1. Specify new and used equipment to create the equipment selection criteria.
2. Create and maintain an overall schedule for multiple pieces of equipment in the queue: from conception, specification, purchase, factory inspection, delivery, installation and qualification.
3. Design for and execute the installation for the equipment.
4. Understand the facility requirements for each piece of new, used, relocated or modified equipment and the equipment's effect on the greater lab, the building and the environment.
5. Create and maintain STRONG relationships with equipment maintenance technicians, installation trades persons (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, tin knockers), building maintenance technicians, facilities engineering and building operations.

High Level Requirement:
The individual will be responsible for providing equipment planning and technical support for semiconductor and the like equipment. This includes the ability to write specifications, converse technically with vendors, create equipment installation schedules, drive equipment installations, collaborate with equipment users and drive equipment start-ups. The individual must also have a facility background; Requirements would include the ability to find space for new equipment within IBM locations and be creative to design layouts for the equipment which meets all operational and safety requirements. The individual must be knowledgeable of equipment interconnects and facility hook-ups. The individual must have knowledge of how equipment loads will effect lab and building systems such as: electric, cooling water, exhaust, air-conditioning, drains, compressed air and etc. This position requires proactive planning for maintaining and upgrading facility systems to meet future equipment requirements.

Other:
Create tool purchase specifications, understand equipment facility requirements and equipment space needs, equipment layouts, create equipment installation cost estimates, create project schedules, participate in vendor discussions, understand equipment and laboratory safety, understand equipment facility hook ups and be able to share the information in a crisp fashion to designers, facility engineers, equipment operators, safety engineers & trades, interface with other departments to create seamless and unified relationships, understand toxic gases and hazardous chemicals, understand life and safety monitoring systems, understand tool safety and tool safety devices

THE CANDIDATE MUST BE A HANDS ON INDIVIDUAL; IF NOT: DO NOT APPLY! MUST WORK IN THE LAB. MUST GET DRESSED IN A CLEAN ROOM SUIT. MUST DO FIELD MEASURING. MUST BE ABLE TO CARRY AND CLIMB A LADDER, MUST LIFT CEILING TILES. THIS IS MORE THAN A DESK SIDE ENGINEERING JOB.

SAFETY Requirements: Safety is of utmost importance in everything we do, no exceptions, no shortcuts.

Auto req ID

300101BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Product Engineering Professional
State / Province

NEW YORK
Primary job category

Hardware Development & Support
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
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IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Equipment Engineering
• Proficient in AutoCad and MS Office
• Semiconductor equipment
• Technical writing
• Project scheduling
• Space planning; small 100 sqft to large 5000 sqft
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Facilities Engineering
• Life and Safety systems
• Toxic and hazardous gases and distribution
• Fume hoods with chemical baths, heated baths, chemical drains
• Exhaust fans and systems
• Supply air fans, coils and systems
• Clean rooms and systems

Skill-keywords

natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data mining
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

n/a
Secondary Job Category

Hardware Engineer
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
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