Semiconductor Tool Installation Program Lead

Springtide; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Springtide, a division of IPS, seeks a Tool Installation Program Manager to lead end-to-end semiconductor tool installation programs on-site near Santa Clara, CA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across facilities, engineering, construction, and vendors, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure ramp readiness and safe startup.

This role demands strong communication, extensive project management experience, and a hands-on approach to delivering complex fab upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, facilities, equipment installation, or industrial project/program management.
• Experience managing semiconductor tool installation or factory expansion programs.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom construction and semiconductor labs or manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and contractors.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and management tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead semiconductor equipment installation programs end-to-end from concept through turnover.
• Manage multiple concurrent tool installation projects across cleanroom and subfab areas.
• Develop integrated schedules aligning facilities, vendors, contractors, and operations.
• Drive execution of tool moves, new installs, upgrades, and factory expansion activities.
• Coordinate shutdowns, utility tie-ins, and production-impact work.
• Serve as primary interface across manufacturing, facilities, engineering, construction, EHS, vendors, and contractors.
• Lead coordination meetings, resolve scheduling conflicts, and manage cleanroom logistics.
• Ensure facility readiness across utilities and verify tool hookup and sequencing.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with fab standards and safety.
• Maintain detailed schedules, track milestones, manage risks, and oversee budgets.
• Provide executive reporting on schedule, budget, ramp readiness, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors through delivery, installation, startup, and turnover.
• Drive safe execution, support startup and turnover, and ensure smooth transition to sustaining operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling/Planning

Multidisciplinary coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

Springtide, a division of IPS, seeks a Tool Installation Program Manager to lead end-to-end semiconductor tool installation programs on-site near Santa Clara, CA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across facilities, engineering, construction, and vendors, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure ramp readiness and safe startup.

This role demands strong communication, extensive project management experience, and a hands-on approach to delivering complex fab upgrades.