Primary Objective: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.
Major Areas of Accountability: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 OversightExperience 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
Required Qualifications:- 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
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance.
Additionally, SkyWater offers 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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.
