Equipment Engineering Leader — Semiconductor Tooling

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering to lead a team of seasoned engineers in a high-volume wafer fabrication environment.

The role emphasizes tool performance optimization, data-driven decision making, and the coordination of new equipment installations with extensive hands-on AutoCAD/SolidWorks use and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Ten years of experience as Sr. Equipment Engineer in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing
• Five years in a leadership role
• Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient operation of the department
• Develops and maintains tool standards and procedures and ensures adherence
• Coordinates data analysis, compiles reports, presents findings, and recommends action
• Tracks installation, site acceptance testing, and mass production readiness of new equipment
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Monitors tool performance and ensures maintenance per schedule
• Investigates countermeasures to prevent premature tool breakdown
• Responds to engineering support inquiries and prioritizes projects

Skills

Leadership

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering to lead a team of seasoned engineers in a high-volume wafer fabrication environment.

The role emphasizes tool performance optimization, data-driven decision making, and the coordination of new equipment installations with extensive hands-on AutoCAD/SolidWorks use and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and maintenance teams.