D1 Maintenance Supervisor

Qorvo, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a D1 Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead up to 25 technicians across Fab, Fab Finish and Test, ensuring tool availability aligns with production schedules.

You will direct maintenance activities, set priorities, and partner with Production Supervisors to drive continuous improvements. This role requires LEAN, 5S, and RCA experience and ERT certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing technicians in a Fab environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement improvements to increase tool availability and reduce downtime.
• Manage maintenance costs, overtime, and spare parts usage.
• Staffing: interview, hire, onboard technicians and PM specialists.
• Lead ERT on shift and ensure safety, PPE, and cleanroom protocols.
• Coordinate PM schedules with Equipment Engineering.
• Maintain performance metrics such as MTTF, M-Ratio, and GTG times.

Skills

Team leadership

LEAN manufacturing

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Equipment maintenance

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or Management/Business

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

D1 Maintenance Supervisor

Experience Level: Management

Job Type: Regular

Location: Hillsboro, OR, US, 97124

Requisition ID: 10862

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Summary:

The D1 Shift Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing up to 25 equipment technicians in Fab, Fab Finish and Test, and responsible for delivering the tool availability required for Operations to meet their production schedule. The main duties will be to direct the efforts of the equipment maintenance group by setting and communicating priorities and directing all maintenance activity. The Maintenance Supervisor and Production Supervisors partner as a team to manage all aspects of the shift.

Responsibilities:

• Own all aspects of performance management, the year-end review process, and career development for the technical staff on that shift
• On a daily basis responsible for planning and implementing improvement initiatives that increase tool availability and decrease the variability of downtime
• Responsible for managing the cost of maintenance on his or her shift, including controlling overtime and spare parts usage
• Manage Preventative Maintenance schedules and coordinate schedules with Equipment Engineering
• Responsible for a technical training plan that ensures all technicians achieve their required certifications on time
• Ensuring all technicians use the required PPE, use LOTO as specified, reinforce all regulations involving chemical handling, equipment safety, and cleanroom protocol, and foster an accident-free work environment
• Responsible for staffing, including interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding new technicians and PM Specialists on shift
• Experience with leading LEAN manufacturing efforts, 5S controls, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis are required
• Expected to work closely with the equipment engineers to resolve problems, highlight issues, and ensure technicians have the technical mentorship to get trained and certified
• Perform duties as ERT leaders for their shift, and the candidate must be ERT certified with experience in emergency response at a leadership level
• Off shift meetings and training are required
• Will report directly to the Director of Equipment Engineering and be a full member of the Engineering Department staff

Specific Applicable Toolsets

• Photolithography (steppers, tracks), HDP Etchers, Sputter PVD, Electroplating, Implant, CVD, Wet Etch, Ash, Backend Finish Processes, Metrology, Laser Dicing, Backside Grind, Proprietary Lift-Off Equipment, metal Evaporators, and more
• Candidate must be comfortable managing both brand new equipment and legacy machines

Work Schedule:

D1 shift works every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with alternating Wednesdays (4 on, 3 off; 3 on, 4 off). The shift starts at 6:00am (pass down with dayshift) and ends at 6:30pm. At times the supervisor will be asked to vary hours to communicate and coordinate with engineering who work Monday through Friday. The supervisor must be able to attend one weekly staff meeting on Wednesday morning, but virtual attendance is acceptable (MS Teams).

Qualifications:

• BS degree (preferred) in Engineering or Management/Business coupled with industry experience is ideal
• Other combinations of experience and education will be considered
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience managing or leading a team of technicians in a Fab environment
• Experience leading, organizing and facilitating cross functional project teams is required
• Experience developing and managing equipment performance metrics including M-Ratio, MTTF, GTG times, and Availability. Experience identifying trends in tool performance and driving improvement
• Strong communication and presentation skills required. Experience using basic office applications like MS Excel , PowerPoint, Word, etc. is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Equipment Engineering experience is a plus
• Previous hands-on experience as a maintenance or equipment service technician is a plus
• Experience in Semiconductor maintenance a strong plus

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.