Semiconductor Tool Installation Program Lead

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

Job summary

Springtide Project Services, a division of IPS, is seeking a Tool Installation Program Manager to lead semiconductor tool installation programs on-site near Santa Clara, CA. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive turnkey execution from concept through turnover to manufacturing.

The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or industrial project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with scheduling tools such

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 to manufacturing or development.
• 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, aligning with ramp and technology milestones.
• Serve as the primary interface across manufacturing, facilities, engineering, construction, EHS, vendors, and contractors.
• Lead coordination meetings, resolve scheduling conflicts, scope gaps, and installation constraints, and manage cleanroom logistics and staging.
• Ensure facility readiness across utilities and verify tool hookup and sequencing requirements.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with fab standards, cleanroom protocols, and safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed schedules, track milestones and critical path, manage risks and recovery plans, and oversee budgets, forecasts, and contractor costs.
• Provide executive reporting on schedule, budget, ramp readiness, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors through delivery, installation, startup, and turnover; ensure alignment with fab readiness and manage changes.
• Drive safe execution, support startup and turnover, track punch-list completion, and ensure smooth transition to sustaining operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

Springtide Project Services, a division of IPS, is seeking a Tool Installation Program Manager to lead semiconductor tool installation programs on-site near Santa Clara, CA. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive turnkey execution from concept through turnover to manufacturing.

The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or industrial project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with scheduling tools such