Engineering Specialist 2
About the job
- A Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline is required.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor capital equipment or high-precision automation manufacturing is required.
- Availability to work three rotating shifts is required.
- Hands-on skills in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, pneumatics, and structured troubleshooting are required.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics is required.
- Familiarity with vacuum, robotics, thermal systems, sensors, and sensor or tool calibration is required.
- Ability to perform system bring-up, functional test execution, and basic failure diagnostics is required.
- Working knowledge of statistical process control, basic design of experiments, PFMEA or Control Plan inputs, and root-cause analysis methods including 5-Why, Pareto, and Fishbone is required.
- Knowledge of Oracle MRP Work Definitions, bills of materials and routings, or equivalent, and PLM such as Agile or equivalent is required.
- Knowledge of MES, document control, and basic engineering analysis tools is required.
- Ability to use test and measurement instruments including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque tools, vacuum gauges, and metrology instruments is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, basic data analysis, and English communication is required.
- CMMS knowledge for preventive-maintenance tracking, where applicable, and familiarity with dashboards or reports are required.
- Ability to train technicians effectively is required.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, maintain accountability, and collaborate cross-functionally is required.
- Ability to work in production areas while following safety, EHS, cleanroom, and PPE requirements is required.
- Ability to perform extended computer or document review, standing and walking, and occasional lifting up to 20 kg with aids is required.
- Willingness to extend working hours or support non-working days for critical business needs is required.
- Willingness to travel locally or internationally based on operational requirements is required.
- Provide first-response support on the manufacturing line by triaging issues, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic software problems, restoring production flow, and escalating issues to the Manufacturing Engineer as needed.
- Assemble, integrate, bring up, calibrate, and functionally test complex electromechanical systems, including vacuum, robotics, sensors, and subassemblies.
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on production fixtures and testers, and manage golden units, test utilities, and station version control.
- Lead containment for non-conformances, including segregation, tagging, and immediate actions; support MRB and NCM activities with data, photographs, repair, and rework in accordance with approved instructions.
- Conduct basic failure analysis, provide manufacturing feedback to reduce yield loss and defects, and complete build and test records with full traceability.
- Support Manufacturing Engineer KPI performance and proactively escalate when targets are at risk.
- Prepare production lines by validating tooling, jigs, and fixtures; ensuring workcell 5S and ESD readiness; and deploying visual controls and standardized work.
- Support prototype and pilot builds and first-article activities, capture issues, validate test coverage, and provide manufacturability input to the Manufacturing Engineer.
- Assist with ECO and MCO implementation, including effectivity checks and Oracle Work Definition, BOM, and routing updates; execute within approved scope and verify build and test documentation.
- Monitor SPC, Cp/Cpk, first-pass yield, rework, and defect trends; take immediate containment actions and recommend preventive or corrective improvements to the Manufacturing Engineer.
- Support the definition, update, and enforcement of in-process and final inspection and test methods; ensure accurate Device History Records and build records for each unit.
- Own routine preventive-maintenance schedules for production fixtures and testers through CMMS where applicable, including spare-parts minimum and maximum levels and service requests.
- Coordinate test and measurement equipment calibration, including recall scheduling, as-found and as-left records, out-of-tolerance impact checks with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, and on-time completion.
- Assist with equipment qualification and tool moves or installation, including IQ/OQ support, safety checks, and basic SAT support.
- Maintain controlled standard work instructions, Quality Alerts, Job Aids, Traveler documents, Quality Reports, checklists, drawing references in PLM, and Oracle Work Definitions within the role's scope.
- Redline and submit documentation changes for approval, implement released revisions, and ensure point-of-use documentation is current.
- Train and certify technicians on processes, equipment, and EHS; maintain the skills matrix and manage recertification cadence.
- Identify and support continuous improvement in workflow, layout, line balance, takt alignment, SMED, work in process, OEE, and equipment utilization.
- Apply Lean tools including Poka-Yoke, visual controls, standardized work, and 5S plus Safety; reduce waste and support material recovery and reuse.
- Support digitalization and automation through workflow simplification, dashboards, and system implementation; participate in benchmarking best practices and support PFMEA updates and process-capability growth.
- Comply with company policies, the code of conduct, ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations; follow QMS, EHS, data and intellectual-property protection, workplace protocols, and corporate, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Enforce QMS and EHS practices, including cleanroom, ESD, LOTO, and chemical-handling requirements; perform 5S, ESD, and safety audits and ensure findings are closed on time.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and evidence and ensuring audit observations are closed on time.
- Act as an engineering delegate during the Manufacturing Engineer's absence.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned, with potential expansion based on business needs.
- Provide regular updates and maintain a professional meeting cadence with management; participate and contribute to department, operational, project-team, and review meetings.
- A bachelor's degree is an advantage.
- Minitab is an advantage.
About the company
Brooks Automation provides automation and vacuum solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. It operates in two main product lines: automation (including robotic systems and equipment for wafer handling and transport) and vacuum and instrumentation solutions (products to control and monitor the manufacturing environment). The way its products work is by using robotic systems to move and manage wafers through manufacturing steps, while vacuum systems and instrumentation regulate and observe the process environment to maintain clean, stable conditions and precise process control. The company differentiates itself by delivering integrated, high-performance automation and vacuum solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers boost productivity, improve yields, and reduce manufacturing costs. Brooks Automation’s goal is to enable customers to make their fabrication processes more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective in a global semiconductor market.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$5.6M
Headquarters
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Founded
1978
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What believers are saying
- June 2026 ANT agreement opens Asian supply channels and recurring royalty revenue.
- PathFinder Flex reached SLAS 2026 finalist status, validating lab-automation product refresh.
- Brooks is pursuing footprint rationalization and organizational changes, with management targeting higher-value workflows.
What critics are saying
- TSMC localization pressures Brooks to license technology to competitors like ANT, compressing margins.
- A 2025 Tennessee discrimination suit raises employee-relations and compliance costs.
- Any 2026 IPO failure or weak market return traps THL with a private, cyclical asset.
What makes Brooks Automation unique
- Brooks dominates contamination-control robotics for semiconductor fabs, with about 80% market share cited July 2026.
- Its hybrid automation stacks combine FOUP cleaning, precision robotics, and integration software.
- June 2026 FOUP licensing with ANT shows Brooks monetizes technology without heavy fab capex.
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Johor wants jobs that make workers think twice about Singapore: Exco. October 6, 2026 @ 5:45am JOHOR BARU: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is targeting higher-value careers that can persuade Johoreans to work locally instead of crossing the Causeway for better pay, said Lee Ting Han. State investment, trade and consumer affairs committee chairman said the objective was not to match Singapore salaries ringgit-for-ringgit, but to improve the overall economics of working in Johor through better pay, career progression and quality of life. "The JS-SEZ is not about matching Singapore salaries ringgit-for-dollar. Because of the exchange rate, that may not be realistic or the right benchmark. "Our objective is to change the economics of working in Johor - to offer good salaries, meaningful career progression and quality of life, without Johoreans having to spend hours every day crossing the Causeway. "The initial JS-SEZ target is 20,000 skilled jobs by 2034, but that should be the starting point, not the finishing line. "The real transformation happens when major investments create an entire ecosystem of higher-value jobs - from engineers and technicians to digital, financial and professional services and lift local SMEs into global supply chains. "The key performance indicator cannot just be billions of ringgits invested; it must be how many Johoreans we move from RM3,000 jobs to RM5,000, from RM5,000 to RM8,000, and eventually into RM10,000-and-above careers. "Ultimately, we want to reach a point where a young Johorean receives two job offers - one in Singapore and one in Johor and the Johor offer is good enough that he or she genuinely has to think twice. "We may not compete with Singapore on currency, but we can compete on the total proposition: salary, career, cost of living, family and quality of life. "When that choice happens at scale, then we can say the JS-SEZ has truly succeeded. "We are already beginning to see this. EcoCeres in Tanjung Langsat has created more than 300 quality jobs, including 185 held by Johoreans, with reported salaries ranging from RM3,000 to RM15,000 depending on skills and technical expertise. "And this is not limited to one company. We are attracting companies such as Wiwynn in AI-server and computing hardware, while Brooks Automation is building advanced semiconductor automation capabilities in Johor, with positions ranging from engineering specialists and senior manufacturing engineers to manufacturing management. "The data-centre ecosystem is another example: current Johor vacancies include data-centre engineering roles around RM5,000-RM7,000 per month, while the market also has specialised technical positions reaching higher levels. "These are the kinds of jobs we want to multiply - not simply more jobs, but better jobs with stronger career pathways for Johoreans," he told Business Times, Lee said the focus was therefore on building an industrial and services ecosystem capable of raising household incomes and retaining skilled workers in Johor. The strategy comes as the debate over wage arbitrage - Johoreans earning Singapore dollars while living in Johor - increasingly highlights the gap between the two labour markets and the challenge of creating sufficiently attractive careers on this side of the Causeway.
CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Automation, a global leader in innovative design, manufacture and commercialization of robotic automation for laboratories, is proud to announce its successful appointment as an official vendor for Lifeblood (Australian Red Cross Lifeblood), a globally renowned organization dedicated to the supply of blood and blood products.This achievement underscores Brooks' commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and advanced solutions to blood banks and laboratories worldwide. Our PathFinder™ systems are designed to give laboratory staff greater control over their sample management and can be deployed in discreet, high-value locations to maximize efficiency."We are honored to be chosen by Lifeblood to provide our PathFinder™ solution across the country," said Elise Hogan, Managing Director of Brooks Automation Australia – Laboratory Automation Solutions. "Our systems are designed to meet the stringent demands of blood banks globally, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in the sample management process."Brooks' comprehensive range of sample management automation includes:PathFinder™ 350D and D Plus benchtop pre-analytical decapping and sortingbenchtop pre-analytical decapping and sorting PathFinder™ 350A benchtop post-analytical sorting, sealing and archivingbenchtop post-analytical sorting, sealing and archiving PathFinder™ 450S benchtop sorting for pre- and post-analytical managementbenchtop sorting for pre- and post-analytical management PathFinder™ 900 floor-standing, all-in-one solution for aliquoting, decapping, secondary tube generation, sorting, sealing and archiving for higher volume applicationsfloor-standing, all-in-one solution for aliquoting, decapping, secondary tube generation, sorting, sealing and archiving for higher volume applications PathFinder™ TSM and PathFinder™ TDM OEM modules for incorporation into analytical platforms and track automationOEM modules for incorporation into analytical platforms and track automation AIM Autosamplers liquid sample handling and introductionThese solutions are utilized by laboratories around the world, not just in blood banks but anywhere that tube management is required, reflecting their broad applicability and proven effectiveness in the field.For more information about Brooks Automation and its range of laboratory automation systems, please visit www.brooks.com or email [email protected]. For a glimpse of the future, visit www.hybridlaboratoryautomation.com.About Brooks Automation: Brooks Automation is a leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing and laboratory automation solutions worldwide. Brooks' innovative products and technologies create an automated advantage, helping customers achieve higher efficiency, better quality, and greater operational flexibility.About Australian Red Cross Lifeblood: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is a division of the Australian Red Cross dedicated to providing life-giving blood products and services. Its mission encompasses the collection, processing, and distribution of blood and blood-related products, as well as the promotion of blood donation and research into transfusion medicine
CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Automation is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine Conference in Chicago next week. Attendees are invited to Brooks booth #3839 to see the debut of cutting-edge products designed to revolutionize laboratory operations. Lab professionals will have the opportunity to interact with Brooks products, ask questions, and see firsthand how these solutions can be implemented in real-life settings.The PathFinder Flex™ solution will take the stage on the booth for the first time. This innovative system combines the PathFinder 350D benchtop decapper and sorter with a PreciseFlex™ collaborative robot and rail system, a manual cart, and a unifying software that seamlessly connects and controls the solution. The PathFinder Flex™ addresses critical high-value problems in small to medium-sized labs, offering an attractive return on investment even for those processing fewer tubes. By automating tedious, repetitive tasks, the PathFinder Flex™ significantly decreases operator touch time, increases walkaway time, and optimizes throughput and utilization, allowing lab staff to focus on more critical tasks.The Brooks booth will also feature IntelliGuide™ vision that enables 30% faster deployments with Auto-Teach and Clear-Check, and a preview of the soon-to-be-released PreciseFlex c5 robot that enables higher instrument density.Future of Laboratories: Introducing Hybrid Lab AutomationBrooks Automation is pioneering Hybrid Lab Automation
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