Sr. Manager Equipment Engineering (53243)

TITLE:                        SR. MANAGER, EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING         

FLSA STATUS:          EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:          DIRECTOR, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING 

SUMMARY:               

Under the direction of the Director of Equipment Maintenance and Engineering, the Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and performing the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tool sets in the wafer fab, including assisting with tool selection, qualification, and optimization; monitoring and managing the stores and materials functions; analyzing various types of data, and preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports; forecasting and maintaining headcount requirements in order to ensure efficient operations, and reviewing and approving modifications or changes to Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI’s) to ensure data remains current.  This position also has direct oversight of both the materials and stores departments. This position is located in Milpitas, California. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the department; makes employment-related decisions as necessary, including hiring and terminations
• Oversees, monitors, and performs the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tools sets in the wafer fab
• Assists with tool selection, qualification, and optimization to ensure quality, performance, and yield specifications are consistently met
• Analyzes various types of equipment/tool data such as MTTR/MTBF/OEE, prepares reports, and presents findings

• Approves and oversees the work of vendors or field service personnel regarding repairs or maintenance
• Reviews, edits, and updates new or existing MPI’s to ensure information remains up-to-date
• Collaborates with the Environmental Health and Safety department to ensure all preventive or routine maintenance is conducted in accordance with established safety standards
• Researches, selects, and schedules all required department training and certification 
• Maintain compliance with Headway's Quality policy
• Manage and mentor direct reports regarding Headway’s Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to their job function 
• Sustain and provide continual improvements to the QMS as required by job function
• Responds to requests from employees and departments regarding equipment-related issues
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level* 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Ten years of hands’ on experience working in equipment maintenance in a high volume manufacturing facility 
• Experience using FabTime, MESA, JMP, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

• Knowledge and ability to perform routine scheduled or unscheduled maintenance in a wafer manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of wafer manufacturing principles, processes, and equipment
• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
• Knowledge and ability to use MESA, FabTime, SPC, or similar wafer tracking application to analyze data
• Knowledge and ability create reports, analyze data, and present findings 
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management 
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures 
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated project or process management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

The Sr. Manager of Equipment Engineering works primarily indoors from Monday thru Friday. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask.  May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of work day; may be exposed to loud noise. Stands and walks, bends, twists, and crawls; May occasionally be required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia; wears a respirator in order to adhere to safety requirements. Performs various fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 30 pounds.

*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required, but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting. 

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.  Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.