Semiconductor Maintenance Supervisor

Tower Semiconductor

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Semiconductor Maintenance Supervisor to lead our high‑tech equipment maintenance team. You will oversee preventive maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs of advanced manufacturing tools in our fab, aiming to maximize uptime and uphold strict safety and cleanroom protocols.

You will supervise 25+ technicians, coordinate PM schedules, enforce safety standards, participate in staffing, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or management preferred; exceptions considered for applicants with experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on equipment maintenance in a semiconductor fab; at least 2 years in a senior/lead/supervisory role.
Deep understanding of semiconductor process tools (Lithography, Etch, CVD/PVD, Ion Implantation, CMP) and their sub-systems.
Cleanroom readiness to work in a full cleanroom suit and lift up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to work compressed work weeks, rotating shifts, nights, or weekends.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of 25+ technicians and PM specialists.
Coordinate and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize bottlenecks; manage up to 25 direct reports.
Enforce Lockout/Tagout, PPE, OSHA standards, and hazardous material handling on shift.
Partner with recruiting and equipment engineering to assess candidates on your shift.
Manage training plans, certification processes, and training metrics on your shift.
Use CMMS to track work orders, monitor MTBF, and summarize shift performance.
Oversee parts logistics, inventory levels, and return for repair/restocking.
Drive continuous improvement with engineering on recurring tool failures.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TX, USA, 78251

Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

About Tower Semiconductor

Recruiting World Class Talent For A World Class Leader! Join Tower Semiconductor!

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

Tower Semiconductoris a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

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 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.
Minimum of 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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