Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor (47499)

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B Shift: Monday through Wednesday and every other Thursday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Reports To: Equipment Maintenance Manager

Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Manager, the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and performing the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tool sets in the wafer fab. This includes assisting with tool selection, qualification, and optimization on an assigned shift; analyzing various types of data and preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports; and reviewing and modifying Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs) to ensure data remains current.

This position is located in Milpitas, California.

• Supervises, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the department; makes employment‑related decisions as necessary, including hiring and terminations.
• Oversees and performs the repair and preventative maintenance of all industrial tools and tool sets in the wafer fab.
• Must be physically on‑site to perform the essential functions of this position, including making oneself available to employees, peers, and managers as needed.
• Assists with tool selection, qualification, and optimization to ensure quality, performance, and yield specifications are consistently met.
• Reviews and monitors equipment/tool performance data such as MTTR/MTBF/OEE, prepares reports, and presents findings.
• Oversees the work of vendors or field service personnel regarding repairs or maintenance.
• Reviews and updates new or existing MPIs 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.
• Schedules all required training and certification classes to ensure compliance standards are met.
• Responds to requests from employees and departments regarding equipment‑related issues.
• Maintains compliance with Headway’s Quality Policy.
• Manages and mentors direct reports regarding Headway’s Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to their job function.
• Sustains and provides continual improvements to the QMS as required by job function.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five years of hands‑on experience working in equipment maintenance in a high‑volume manufacturing facility.
• Experience using Fab Time, 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, Fab Time, SPC, or similar wafer tracking application to analyze data.
• Knowledge and ability to 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 troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Flexible and able to prioritize.

The annual base salary for this full‑time position is between $ and $, plus bonus target and benefits. Subject to change and may be modified periodically.

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor works in an indoor…