Equipment Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen.

Responsibilities

• Manage Equipment Engineers in the FAB for all tool types and disciplines.
• Participate in management of all new equipment installations and modifications, including initial documentation and PM creation.
• Serve as a key player in planning to support continuous growth and efficient equipment operation.
• Manage vendor contracts to achieve results, when needed.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Ensure all processes and systems are compliant with regulations.
• Manage, develop, and mentor equipment engineers.
• Build and improve systems to ensure all manufacturing equipment is safe to operate and manufactures quality product.
• Drive cost reduction efforts to help achieve cost management and savings goals.
• Provide technical leadership and management of 200MM and 300MM Semiconductor processing equipment in Support of Advanced Packaging processes including Fan Out Wafer Level Packaging, Interposers, Hybrid Wafer to Wafer bonding, and Die to Wafer Bonding.
• Collaborate with process engineering and equipment maintenance teams to drive root cause corrective actions of equipment failures, implement permanent solutions, and eliminate chronic and long-term down events.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization.

Requirements

• Experience as a manager, supervisor, engineer, or technician in semiconductor or equivalent education and experience as follows:
• Associates degree with 10+ years’ experience or BS degree or higher with 8+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results, while being able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to manage, execute and track multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
• Experience with application and teaching of structured problem-solving methodology.
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail in performance of role.
• Physically able to perform the role with or without accommodation, which may include standing, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Knowledge and proficiency in computer use and Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Knowledge of Semiconductor Wafer Handling, RF Power, High Vacuum, Toxic Gas Delivery systems, Precision Optics, Wet Chemistry Distribution and delivery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results.
• Experience Creating and Managing Preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with set up and use of Maintenance management software systems.
• Demonstrated at least basic level understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
• Employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
• A comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

Pay Range

The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.