Semiconductor Maintenance Supervisor — Lead 25+ Techs

Tower Semiconductor; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Recruiting incentive program

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in San Antonio is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to lead a 25+ technician team in preventative maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs of advanced semiconductor tools on a 24/7 fab.

You will maximize tool uptime, ensure cleanroom safety, and report shift performance. The role requires a 5+ year track record in semiconductor maintenance, with 2+ years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or management preferred (exceptions for experience).
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on equipment maintenance in a semiconductor fab, 2+ years in lead/supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor process tools and sub-systems.
• Ability to work in a full cleanroom suit and support 24/7 fab schedules.
• Willingness to rotate shifts, including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and mentor 25+ technicians and PM specialists across all toolsets.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize bottlenecks; manage up to 25 direct reports.
• Enforce LOTO, PPE, OSHA standards, and hazardous material handling; potential to lead ERT on shift.
• Participate in recruiting, interview candidates, and assess qualifications with equipment engineering.
• Develop complex training plans, manage certification, and track training metrics.
• Utilize CMMS to track work orders, MTBF, and shift handoffs with clear passdowns.
• Manage parts staging, inventory levels, and return for repair or restocking.
• Partner with Equipment Engineering to identify recurring tool failures and drive hardware/ procedural improvements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Maintenance Management

Safety & Compliance

Hiring & Staffing

Training & Certification

Data & Reporting

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / technology / management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in San Antonio is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to lead a 25+ technician team in preventative maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs of advanced semiconductor tools on a 24/7 fab.

You will maximize tool uptime, ensure cleanroom safety, and report shift performance. The role requires a 5+ year track record in semiconductor maintenance, with 2+ years in supervision.