PLC Technical Reliability Leader

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

The PLC Reliability Technical Leader – Machinery Automation is responsible for maximizing the reliability and on-line time of plant assets across the site that are PLC controlled. They will be aligned to Plant Engineering and responsible for driving defect elimination using Root Cause Analysis skills and techniques to accomplish this task. They will work with the Plant Reliability Engineers – Machinery Control as both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight to manage maintenance and reliability performance.

Essential Functions

• Directs assigned Plant Reliability Engineers and provides them with both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight.
• Supports Production by managing reliability performance within assigned plant area. Drives the identification, prevention, and resolution of defects.
• Supports recovery from physical asset upsets as requested by Production leadership.
• Provides stakeholders with visibility of maintenance cost and reliability performance within assigned plant area.
• Maintains functional excellence through use and oversight of management systems.
  • Examples Include:
  • KPI Management – Defines and ensures effective management
  • Root Cause Analysis – Ensures defects are triggering appropriate investigations
  • Preventative Maintenance – Establishes long-term plans and ensures they are maintained based on technical findings.
  • Standard Maintenance Procedures – Owns or is consulted for area SMPs.
• Serves as technology expert for physical assets within assigned plant area. Leads reliability reviews and is technical reviewer for Management of Change.
• Owns the portfolio of maintain and reliability improvement projects for assigned plant area to be completed within the tactical and strategic timeframes.
  • Collaborates with Production leadership to prioritize and sponsor projects for approval.
  • Accountable for delivery of committed benefits and serves as Project Manager for select projects

Essential Duties cont.

• Knowledge of programming and troubleshooting of PLC controlled equipment
  • RSLogix500/5000
  • Studio 5000
  • FactoryTalk View Studio
  • Allen-Bradley Powerflex VFD Configuration
  • Allen-Bradley Servo Motion Control
  • FANUC HandlingTool
  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • Beckhoff TwinCAT 2/3

Additional Duties

• Member of the Emergency Management Team.

• Commodity program leader as assigned.

Skills and Behaviors

Data Collection and Analysis

Engineering Development

Project Schedule Management

Verbal Communication

Adaptive Mindset

Health and Safety

Planning and Organizing

Policy and procedures

Risk Management

Minimum Required Education/Certification

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering

• Preference: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Required Work Experience

• 7 years of experience within manufacturing or engineering organization and experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.

• Preference: Multiple functional experience
• Preference: Leadership experience

Physical Requirements

Standing - Frequent (51-75%)

Sitting - Frequent (51-75%)

Walking - Frequent (50-75%)

Hand Movement - Frequent (51-75%)

Repetition - Frequent (51-75%)

The range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
[email protected]
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 989