Senior Staff Supervisor Clean Room Manufacturing - Fab Director Administration Maintenance

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. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world. Explore what’s possible.

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. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

About the Role

We are seeking a Shift Supervisor – Maintenance to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for shift execution, personnel leadership, safety compliance, tool performance oversight, and achieving production targets while maintaining world-class quality standards. The ideal candidate combines strong maintenance knowledge with proven leadership capability in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Shift Maintenance Leadership
  • Lead and supervise maintenance technicians during assigned shift
  • Work with operations to reach daily production targets including throughput, WIP management, and cycle time
  • Ensure smooth shift handoff communication
  • Respond to equipment excursions and coordinate with engineering and operations teams
  • Escalate issues appropriately to minimize downtime and yield impact
• Technical & Process Oversight
  • Monitor uptime metrics (availability, WIP load)
  • Support troubleshooting of tool problems in conjunction with operations and engineering
  • Ensure procedural compliance and process control adherence
  • Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
  • Partner with engineering on continuous improvement initiatives
• Equipment Oversight

  Experience working with industry-standard tools such as:

  • AMAT and Novellus Deposition tools
  • AMAT, LAM, and TEL Etchers
  • KLA Corporation inspection/metrology tools
  • ASML lithography tools and TEL tracks
  • Daifuku AMHS systems
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce cleanroom protocols and EHS standards
  • Ensure documentation accuracy and shift reporting discipline
  • Drive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) for excursions
  • Maintain compliance with manufacturing and quality systems
• Team Development
  • Coach and mentor team members
  • Conduct performance discussions and provide feedback
  • Manage shift staffing, attendance, and scheduling
  • Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • Problem solving and decision-making methodologies
  • Tool control strategies, including FDC and feed-back/feed-forward control
  • SPC and statistical analysis
• Experience in high-volume 200mm or 300mm fab environments
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and support the assigned shift schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
• Experience ramping new tools or processes
• Familiarity with MES systems
• Proficiency in Excel

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in incentive plans
• 401(k) match and life insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, mental health benefits, and vision
  • Legal planning
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
• On-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market
• Benefit eligibility from day one