Diffusion Operations Shift Lead — Build Teams & Drive Quality

Samsung Electronics; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Diffusion Operations shift supervisor to lead a team of 10-15 diffusion technicians, ensuring production and quality goals are met while developing the team’s technical and professional skills.

You will drive operational performance, monitor equipment status, and coordinate safety, quality, and process improvements on the shift. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; technical degree or equivalent military technical experience preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of semiconductor experience in high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of diffusion, TEL/Kefurnace, AMATEPI and/or CVD process and equipment preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance and process development/sustaining.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 10–15 diffusion technicians.
• Coordinate and lead team meetings; coordinate daily workload and sustaining activities in the fab.
• Ensure timely response to out-of-control or out-of-spec conditions to minimize impact on production and quality.
• Monitor equipment status and technician response to ensure availability goals are met.
• Lead development, review and improvement of operational and technical documentation for efficiency.
• Ensure SOPs, PTPs and OCAPs are used to work safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Supervise electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting to determine and execute corrective action.

Skills

Team leadership

Semiconductor experience

Diffusion/TEL/KEFurnace/CVD knowledge

Equipment maintenance support

Process development & sustaining

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical degree or military equivalent

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Diffusion Operations shift supervisor to lead a team of 10-15 diffusion technicians, ensuring production and quality goals are met while developing the team’s technical and professional skills.

You will drive operational performance, monitor equipment status, and coordinate safety, quality, and process improvements on the shift. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams.