Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 178,000; Full time

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Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance of wafer fab tools, analyze MTTR/MTBF/OEE data, and update MPI documentation. The role requires on-site leadership and collaboration with EHS, quality, and operations teams.

You will oversee tool selection, qualification, and optimization to sustain quality, performance, and yield; develop staff and drive continual improvements in the QMS while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years hands-on equipment maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility
• Experience using FabTime, MESA, JMP, and SPC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Responsibilities

• Supervises, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient operation of the department; hiring and termination decisions as needed
• Oversees and performs repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tool sets in the wafer fab
• Requires on-site presence to perform essential functions and be available to employees and management
• Assists with tool selection, qualification, and optimization to ensure quality, performance, and yield
• Reviews and monitors equipment/tool performance data (MTTR/MTBF/OEE); prepares reports and presents findings
• Oversees vendor or field service personnel during repairs or maintenance
• Updates MPI’s to keep information current
• Collaborates with EHS to ensure safety standards are followed
• Schedules training and certification to meet compliance
• Responds to equipment-related requests from staff
• Maintains compliance with Headway QMS and improves it as needed
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties of similar nature

Skills

Electrical Eng

Industrial Eng

Maintenance

Data Analysis

MS Office

MESA

FabTime

JMP

SPC

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FabTime

MESA

JMP

SPC

Job description

D SHIFT: FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY FROM 6:00 PM TO 6:00 AM

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering, the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and performing the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tool sets in the wafer fab, including assisting with tool selection, qualification, and optimization on an assigned shift; analyzing various types of data and preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports; and reviewing and modifying Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI’s) to ensure data remains current. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the department; makes employment-related decisions as necessary, including hiring and terminations
• Oversees and performs the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tools sets in the wafer fab
• Supervisors are required to be physically on-site to perform the essential functions of this position, including making oneself available to employees, peers, and managers as needed
• Assists with tool selection, qualification, and optimization to ensure quality, performance, and yield specifications are consistently met
• Reviews and monitors equipment/tool performance data such as MTTR/MTBF/OEE, prepares reports, and presents findings
• Oversees the work of vendors or field service personnel regarding repairs or maintenance
• Reviews and updates new or existing MPI’s to ensure information remains up-to-date
• Collaborates with the Environmental Health and Safety department to ensure all preventive or routine maintenance is conducted in accordance with established safety standards
• Schedules all required training and certification classes to ensure compliance standards are met
• Responds to requests from employees and departments regarding equipment-related issues
• Maintain compliance with Headway’s Quality Policy
• Manage and mentor direct reports regarding Headway’s Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to their job function
• Sustain and provide continual improvements to the QMS as required by job function
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Five years of hands’ on experience working in equipment maintenance in a high volume manufacturing facility
• Experience using FabTime, MESA, JMP, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to perform routine scheduled or unscheduled maintenance in a wafer manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of wafer manufacturing principles, processes, and equipment
• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
• Knowledge and ability to use MESA, FabTime, SPC, or similar wafer tracking application to analyze data
• Knowledge and ability create reports, analyze data, and present findings
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated project or process management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

The annual base salary for this full-time position is between $120,819.00-$177,675.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual base pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor works in an indoor environment on a rotating schedule on D shift which is Friday thru Sunday and every other Thursday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of work day; may be exposed to loud noise. Stands and walks, bends, twists, and crawls; This position requires the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to work on-site during their scheduled shift. May occasionally be required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia; wears a respirator in order to adhere to safety requirements. Performs various fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 30 pounds.

*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required, but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.