Equipment Engineering Manager - Vacuum
Core
Overseeing operations for ion mill/ion scan and ion beam deposition tools to ensure uptime, reduce scrap, and drive continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior Equipment Engineering Manager
Builds
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment (ion milling, ion beam deposition)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Vacuum processing
Required skills
Equipment engineering, team management, root cause analysis, project management, KPI tracking, Lean/Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical engineering degree, semiconductor equipment experience (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153832229-equipment-engineering-manager-vacuum-at-western-digital)
Technologies
Ion mill, ion scan, ion beam deposition tools
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations and maintenance of ion mill/ion scan and ion beam deposition tools; Monitor and drive reduction of equipment-induced scrap and yield loss; Manage, mentor, and develop a team of equipment engineers and technicians; Plan and execute equipment upgrades, retrofits, and capacity expansion projects; Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for tool uptime, maintenance response, and cost savings initiatives; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process changes and compliance with EHS requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management