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As an (Associate) Equipment Specialist within our Process & Equipment Engineering hardware team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our critical test solution hardware. Your work will directly impact production continuity.

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on test solution hardware (probe cards, contactors, load boards, handler boards, etc.) using work instructions, checklists, and problem-solving techniques.
• Equipment Deployment: Install and release duplicate equipment for production use.
• Problem Resolution: Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve hardware issues, ensuring quality-driven solutions.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Manage basic ordering activities, including coordinating with suppliers, to ensure timely availability of components.
• Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain accurate documentation, work instructions, and contribute to team training initiatives.
• Inventory Management: Implement and manage inventory control systems to forecast needs, optimize costs, and ensure component availability.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze historical data to identify and implement improvements that prevent recurring issues.
• Technical Understanding: Read and interpret technical schematics and drawings.

Your profile

• Technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Proven experience in hardware maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Strong understanding of test solution hardware (probe cards, contactors, load boards, handler boards).
• Soldering proficiency and experience with component repair/replacement.
• Knowledge of ESD precautions and warranty management.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data processing/monitoring systems.
• Experience with hardware installation, upgrades, and issue investigation.
• Proficiency in reading technical schematics and drawings.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office, ERP; Altium experience a plus).
• Analytical and logical problem-solving skills.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Meticulous attention to detail and patience.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Able to work in dayshift or early/late. 

We offer

• A challenging job in a dynamic, high-tech international environment;
• The opportunity to take ownership of your professional passion and contribute to the success of the company;
• An enjoyable, team-oriented, and professional atmosphere in a flat-structured organization;
• Versatile development opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Melexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Melexis

Inspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company’s advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance comfort.

Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital health.

Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).