Wafer Equipment Maintenance Lead

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus program

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Health care spending accounts

Paid time off

12 holidays

Vacation 120 hours

Sick leave 48 hours

Parental leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology Inc. is seeking a senior equipment team leader for the Wafer Equipment Engineering Services group in Bloomington, MN. You will manage 9–17 technicians, schedule workload, drive improvements, and coordinate with OEMs to minimize downtime in a high-tech semiconductor environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and operational excellence, with a shift pattern of Mon-Wed and every other Thursday, 6:30am-6:30pm, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Management experience preferred in managing highly skilled equipment technicians working on complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results while adapting to changing priorities.
• BA/BS in Management or Engineering, or AAS degree.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 9–17 equipment technicians by performing performance reviews, mentoring and developing team members, and addressing performance issues as they arise.
• Schedule workload and make daily resource allocation decisions to ensure all repairs and Preventative Maintenance (PM) are completed effectively while balancing competing priorities to support Process, Equipment, and Manufacturing teams.
• Establish action plans to improve or address shift performance against established metrics.
• Lead technicians in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent Root Cause Corrective Actions.
• Collaborate with OEMs and external vendors to support tool downtime events, manage spare part orders, and review, approve, and archive Field Service Requests (FSRs).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusion while promoting strong team building and collaboration.
• Provide a safe and secure working environment by working closely with EH&S.
• Use Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools to help control costs, reduce MTTR, and achieve equipment availability.
• Implement and oversee training programs to ensure all team members are properly trained, certified, and consistently adhere to established procedures and standards.
• Oversee management of technical resources including toolboxes, laptops, and related equipment to ensure optimal functionality and availability.
• A Shift: Mon-Wed, every other Thursday, 6:30am-6:30pm

Skills

Team leadership

Change management

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Project planning

Education

BA/BS in Management or Engineering

AAS degree

Job description

Seagate Technology Inc. is seeking a senior equipment team leader for the Wafer Equipment Engineering Services group in Bloomington, MN. You will manage 9–17 technicians, schedule workload, drive improvements, and coordinate with OEMs to minimize downtime in a high-tech semiconductor environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and operational excellence, with a shift pattern of Mon-Wed and every other Thursday, 6:30am-6:30pm, and a competitive benefits package.