The Equipment Maintenance Manager ensures that Skorpios' semiconductor processing (CMP, etch, films, lithography, wet tools), metrology, and packaging equipment is clean, stable, and available for a 24x365 semiconductor fab operation. The Equipment Maintenance Manager ensures rapid response to equipment failures, as well as execution of preventive maintenance plans to minimize failures. The Equipment Maintenance Manager analyzes equipment availability, MTBF and MTTR, failure modes and mode changes in order to update protocols, or to identify negative trends and propose plans to mitigate them. This position is expected to work closely with the manufacturing team and engineering for scheduling and troubleshooting of issues. This position requires direct engagement and hands-on activities for equipment repairs in the cleanroom. Responsibilities: • Manage and direct equipment maintenance staff to enact repairs and perform preventive maintenance; improve staff efficiencies. • Identify and Manage Critical Spare Parts, including but not limited to pumps. orings. • Manage Vendor contracts, and the FSE and parts management that accompanies them. Search for hard-to-find parts, schedule non-contract FSE work, and find creative solutions to tool failures. • Analyze equipment downtime and utilization data to find trends, then recommend corrective or preventive actions. • Ensure Scheduling of resources includes cross-training for equipment maintenance technicians. Competencies • Equipment Preventive Maintenance Schedule Management • OSHA and HAZMAT Experience • Strong Troubleshooting Skills at cross-functional team levels, as well as at the equipment component level • OEE • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Budget Management Work Environment • Equipment Maintenance Technicians & the Manager work up to 12-hour shifts in a wafer fab. • Roughly 75-80% of day is spent in a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment; must be able to tolerate full coverage cleanroom gown, boots, hood, safety glasses, and other PPE. • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is to prevent exposure to hazardous materials such as low/high voltage, gases, high air pressure, chemicals, solvents, and acids can be expected. • Some areas require hearing protection • Frequent gowning and de-gowning expected • Frequent interruptions, static noise, and alarms (auditory and flashing lights) can be expected. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements Authorization may be required to release covered technology to employees who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees. Compensation and Benefits Skorpios embraces a Total Compensation philosophy that includes a base salary and eligibility for overtime for non-exempt roles. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement. Highlights include healthcare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off. Expected salary range: $150,000 to 170,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The actual starting rate will be determined based on role-related criteria, including educational qualifications or equivalent experience, relevant work history, and the skills required for the role. Requirements Associates degree in Electrical or Mechanical field. Seven years of semiconductor or solar equipment engineering or maintenance experience. Three years of staff management experience. Preferred Education and Experience Ten years of semiconductor equipment experience. Salary Description $150,000 to $170,000