CVD Principal Equipment Engineer at Fab 9, Essex Junction, VT. This engineer will own the daily performance of a diverse set of deposition equipment types and set the strategic plan for improvements and new equipment. This is a fully onsite position, working Monday through Friday, daytime hours, with some weekend or evenings as needed. Essential Responsibilities:Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians and process engineers to meet production demands. Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement. Establish and manage the spare parts to meet repair budgets. Supports cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and process engineering. Works with procurement and suppliers to select strategic equipment and ensure continuity of spare part supply and quality. Manage installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment. Mentor and lead lower-level equipment engineering team members. Other Responsibilities:Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor. Required Qualifications:Education –Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field plus 4-5 years relevant experience OR Masters degree plus 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD plus 1-2 years relevant experience. Understanding of and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems. Understanding of pumps, high vacuum systems and Rf generators. Problem solving and communication of action plans. Travel - Up to 10%Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal. Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs. Stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning & organizational skills. Basic data analysis experience. Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities. Preferred Qualifications:Supplier and contractor management. PLC, control systems and instrumentation. Project management and communication of plans. Expected Salary Range$85,000.00 - $146,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.