Equipment Reliability Director – 24x7 Fab Ops & Growth

Anite; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Keysight's High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an Equipment Department Manager to lead a 52-person team of equipment engineers, technicians, and supervisors. The role drives 24x7 factory reliability, safety-first culture, and a proactive maintenance mindset.

You will own the department budget, scale staffing with factory growth, and partner with procurement and facilities to deliver capacity expansions. Local relocation to Santa Rosa is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing equipment engineering or maintenance.
• 5+ years leading managers or supervisors in a shift-based, 24x7 environment.
• Proven track record shifting an equipment organization from corrective to preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead 52-person equipment engineering/technician team and manage 24x7 factory reliability.
• Drive safety, quality, and lean initiatives to reduce downtime and improve uptime.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategy, spare parts, and preventive programs.
• Budget ownership for OPEX/CAPEX and contractor management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to plan equipment installations and capacity expansions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Manufacturing equipment

Data analytics

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Keysight's High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an Equipment Department Manager to lead a 52-person team of equipment engineers, technicians, and supervisors. The role drives 24x7 factory reliability, safety-first culture, and a proactive maintenance mindset.

You will own the department budget, scale staffing with factory growth, and partner with procurement and facilities to deliver capacity expansions. Local relocation to Santa Rosa is required.