Equipment Engineering Sr Team Lead

Work Setting: 100% onsite semiconductor manufacturing environment

Relocation: Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000

Bonus: Annual performance bonus target of approximately 12%

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Sponsorship: Will consider H1b- transfers /TN-1 Visas

The Equipment Engineering Sr. Team Lead – A Shift is a hands‑on semiconductor equipment leadership role responsible for supervising a team of equipment technicians while supporting critical wafer fabrication and assembly manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining equipment uptime, driving troubleshooting and repair efforts, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced semiconductor production environment.

This role combines frontline leadership with deep technical equipment expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong experience maintaining semiconductor wafer processing equipment, leading technicians in high‑volume manufacturing environments, and supporting both reactive maintenance and preventive maintenance activities across complex toolsets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong equipment leader who enjoys mentoring teams, solving operational challenges, and supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations tied to high‑growth technologies.

• Supervise and lead a team of 6–10 equipment technicians supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations
• Coordinate daily technician priorities and assignments based on production and engineering requirements
• Support equipment troubleshooting, escalation management, and repair activities across wafer fab and assembly equipment
• Drive equipment uptime, maintenance execution, and operational efficiency improvements
• Perform and oversee both preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance activities
• Support engineering improvement projects, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor and coach technicians on troubleshooting methodologies and technical development
• Collaborate closely with Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, Facilities, Production, and Test Engineering teams
• Track, document, and communicate equipment maintenance progress and operational status updates
• Support troubleshooting and repair efforts on equipment including LPCVD systems, Ashers, grinders/saws, SRD tools, and related semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Validate corrective actions through equipment operation and process verification activities
• Support training and onboarding of new team members
• Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) responsibilities as required
• Maintain accurate records within manufacturing systems including Camstar and related platforms
• Support compressed shift manufacturing operations with flexibility for occasional nights/weekends as business needs require

• 5+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience within wafer fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing environments
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience supporting equipment technicians
• Strong troubleshooting and repair experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Hands‑on experience with equipment such as LPCVD systems, Ashers, Disco grinders/saws, SRD tools, or related wafer processing platforms
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment systems including vacuum, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and process diagrams
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance and equipment reliability programs
• Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills
  
  Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced production environments with competing priorities
• Experience working within semiconductor cleanroom environments

• Military electronics certification or Associate’s degree in Electronics or related technical discipline
• Experience supporting plasma, wet etch, wafer grinding, polishing, or deposition equipment
• Experience with semiconductor…