Sr. Manager Equipment Engineering
Headway · headway.com
MilpitasLead / Manager
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The job in short
Equipment engineering management.
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Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location as listed
- Milpitas, CA, USA
- Role
- Engineering Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Bldg 5 - Milpitas, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $159948.09 - $235217.79Salary/year, Job Shift: Days, 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*
Qualifications: 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, 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, 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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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.
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