Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is seeking a Semiconductor Maintenance Supervisor to lead a high-tech maintenance team in a fast-paced fab environment.

You will oversee a group of technicians responsible for preventative maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs on advanced manufacturing tools to maximize uptime and reliability. The role emphasizes safety, cleanroom protocol, and a clear career path through multiple technician levels, with opportunities for advancement into Equipment Engineer and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management preferred; exceptions for strong experience.
• 5 years of hands-on equipment maintenance in a semiconductor fab; 2+ years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor process tools and subsystems.
• Ability to work in a full cleanroom and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 25+ technician team across all toolsets in the fab.
• Coordinate daily PM schedules and urgent maintenance actions.
• Enforce LOTO, PPE, OSHA standards, and hazardous material handling.
• Recruiting & staffing coordination with equipment engineering.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Preventive maintenance tools

Job description

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Semiconductor Maintenance Supervisor to lead our high-tech equipment maintenance team on [shift]. In this role, you will oversee a team of technicians responsible for the preventative maintenance, calibration, and emergency repair of advanced manufacturing tools within our semiconductor fabrication facility (fab). Your primary focus will be maximizing tool uptime, optimizing hardware reliability, and championing a strict culture of safety and cleanroom protocol throughout your shift.

This role offers a comprehensive range of growth opportunities designed to build both technical expertise and career advancement potential:

Hands-on training and development across critical technical disciplines, including vacuum systems, robotics, electronics, computer systems, and RF technologies.

Strengthened problem-solving skills through practical, real-world application.

A solid foundation in manufacturing (MFG) maintenance programs and concepts.

A clear path for career progression through five distinct Technician levels.

Expanded opportunities for growth into Equipment Engineer and Supervisory roles for employees who pursue additional education assistance.

This Job Is For You If:

• Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of 25+ electrical & mechanical technicians and PM specialists across all toolsets in the fab
• Maintenance Management: Coordinate and prioritize daily preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and corrective maintenance actions to minimize production bottlenecks; manage up to 25 direct reports
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mandates, OSHA standards, and hazardous material handling; potential to lead the ERT team on shift
• Hiring and Staffing: Manage recruiting and interviewing, and partner with equipment engineering to assess the technical qualifications of candidates on your shift
• Training: Manage complex technical training plans for the team and own the certification process and training metrics on your shift
• Data, Metrics, and Reporting: Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, monitor Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and document tool history; summarize shift performance in a clear passdown
• Parts Logistics: Manage the staging of critical spare parts, track inventory levels, and ensure parts are returned for repair or restocking
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with Equipment Engineering to identify recurring tool failures and develop permanent hardware modifications or procedural updates

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or management preferred, exceptions considered for applicants with previous experience.
• 5 years of hands-on equipment maintenance experience in a semiconductor fab, with at least 2 years in a senior, lead, or supervisory role.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of semiconductor process tools (e.g., Lithography, Etch, CVD/PVD, Ion Implantation, or CMP) and their associated sub-systems.
• Cleanroom Readiness: Ability to work extended hours in a full cleanroom suit ("bunny suit"), including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Shift Flexibility: Willingness to work compressed work weeks, rotating shifts, nights, or weekends as dictated by 24/7 fab production schedules.
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Nice to Have:

• Experience Military officers a strong plus.
• Experience Military officers a strong plus.