Manager of Equipment Maintenance
Job in
Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California, 95035, USA
Listing for:
Headway Technologies Inc
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
MANAGER, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCEFLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO:
DIRECTOR OF EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Equipment Engineering, the Manager of Equipment Maintenance is responsible for overseeing 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; analyzing various types of data and preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports; and reviewing and approving modifications or changes to Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI’s) to ensure data remains current.
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 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:
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant experience
Five years of hands’ on experience working in equipment maintenance in a high volume manufacturing facility
Three years of experience in a supervisory role Experience using Fab Time, MESA, JMP, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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 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 annual base salary for this full-time position is between $-$ + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors…
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