Sr. Manager Equipment Engineering

Headway Technologies Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Technologies Inc in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering to oversee repair and preventive maintenance of wafer fab tools, guide tool qualification, and optimize performance.

This role requires directing stores and materials, analyzing data, and forecasting headcount to keep operations efficient. You will review MPI changes, ensure safety compliance with EH&S, mentor a team of engineers, and drive continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
• 10 years of hands-on equipment maintenance in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Experience using FabTime, MESA, JMP and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Oversees repair and preventative maintenance of industrial tools and tool sets in the wafer fab.
• Monitors and analyzes MTTR/MTBF/OEE data and prepares periodic reports.
• Reviews and updates Manufacturing Process Instructions to ensure current data.
• Manages stores and materials functions and headcount planning.
• Leads, mentors, and develops direct reports within the Equipment Engineering team.
• Collaborates with EH&S to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

FabTime

MESA

JMP

SPC

Microsoft Office

Job description

TITLE: SR. MANAGER, EQUIPMENT ENGINEERINGFLSA STATUS: EXEMPTREPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERINGSUMMARY:Under the direction of the Director of Equipment Maintenance and Engineering, the Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and performing the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tool sets in the wafer fab, including assisting with tool selection, qualification, and optimization; monitoring and managing the stores and materials functions; analyzing various types of data, and preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports; forecasting and maintaining headcount requirements in order to ensure efficient operations, and reviewing and approving modifications or changes to Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI’s) to ensure data remains current. This position also has direct oversight of both the materials and stores departments. This position is located in Milpitas, California.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Supervises, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the department; makes employment-related decisions as necessary, including hiring and terminationsOversees, monitors, and performs the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tools sets in the wafer fabAssists with tool selection, qualification, and optimization to ensure quality, performance, and yield specifications are consistently metAnalyzes various types of equipment/tool data such as MTTR/MTBF/OEE, prepares reports, and presents findingsApproves and oversees the work of vendors or field service personnel regarding repairs or maintenanceReviews, edits, and updates new or existing MPI’s to ensure information remains up-to-dateCollaborates with the Environmental Health and Safety department to ensure all preventive or routine maintenance is conducted in accordance with established safety standardsResearches, selects, and schedules all required department training and certificationMaintain compliance with Headway's Quality policyManage and mentor direct reports regarding Headway’s Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to their job functionSustain and provide continual improvements to the QMS as required by job functionResponds to requests from employees and departments regarding equipment-related issuesAdheres to all safety policies and procedures as requiredPerforms other duties of a similar nature or level*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree and/or equivalent relevant experienceTen years of hands’ on experience working in equipment maintenance in a high volume manufacturing facilityExperience using FabTime, MESA, JMP, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office ApplicationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge and ability to perform routine scheduled or unscheduled maintenance in a wafer manufacturing environmentKnowledge of wafer manufacturing principles, processes, and equipmentKnowledge of management principles, practices, and techniquesKnowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentationsKnowledge and ability to use MESA, FabTime, SPC, or similar wafer tracking application to analyze dataKnowledge and ability create reports, analyze data, and present findingsAble to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and managementAble to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and managementAble to comply with all safety policies and proceduresDemonstrated organizational and time management skillsDemonstrated project or process management skillsDemonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skillsDemonstrated analytical skillsFlexible and able to prioritizeWORKING CONDITIONS:The Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering works primarily indoors from Monday thru Friday. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of work day; may be exposed to loud noise. Stands and walks, bends, twists, and crawls; May occasionally be required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia; wears a respirator in order to adhere to safety requirements. Performs various fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 30 pounds.*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required, but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.