Equipment Maintenance Manager

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Primary Objective

The Equipment Section Manager is accountable for ensuring the department's equipment engineering and maintenance technicians deliver equipment availability with the best-in-class performance, focusing on Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), cost efficiencies, and collaboration.

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration and innovation to drive high quality results and continuous improvement with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with module and advance technology teams internally to resolve unplanned down events according to strategic and tactical plans and BKMs
• Manage daily resource allocation to maintain equipment availability to meet production targets
• Develop, implement, and communicate KPIs to drive operational excellence and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives
• Drive strategic planning and oversight of the department budget, optimizing spend, cost savings, and cost avoidance to support financial and operational goals

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years combined experience in an equipment role in a semiconductor, or similar, manufacturing environment and relevant educational experience
• Semiconductor industry experience
• Experience with application of structured problem-solving methodology (Fishbone, RCA)
• High level understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Fault Detection and classification (FDC)
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of equipment experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
• 2 year of management experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment

The job description may not represent all duties and may also require performing other duties as assigned. SkyWater reserves the right to modify position duties at any time during the course of employment.

The annual salary range for this role is $91,200 - $136,800. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets