Fab Operations Equipment Manager

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.•Durham, NC

About The Position

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent a key core competency within our business. MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio. Equipment Engineering Manager – RTP Semiconductor Fab An immediate opportunity is available for a Fab Equipment Engineering Manager. The key function of this role is to maintain a safe working environment within the operation while tactically directing a staff of highly skilled electro-mechanical technicians and engineers in support of fab manufacturing. This position reports directly to the Equipment Engineering Director. This position will include a Supervisor or Manager direct report.

Requirements

5-10 years of high-tech manufacturing equipment technician supervisory experience.
A keen understanding of how to lead and improve a support group in manufacturing.
Ability to plan improvement well into the future, translate that planning into yearly goals.
Can-do positive attitude with clear evidence of success in this role.
Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining semiconductor fabrication equipment
Excellent keyboard, verbal, and presentation skills.
Experience with basic computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Familiarity with Uptime tracking and shop floor management systems, MES or other manufacturing data systems.
Strong decision-making and team leadership skills are essential. You will earn the respect of your team.
Physical demands may include some lifting up to 50 lbs and a high degree of mobility
Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Engineering, Science, or Management degree preferred.
SAP knowledge a plus.
Capital project management.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and refine PM schedules and procedures – report on compliance to schedule
Continuously improve the technician team performance reporting on key indicators
Take part in repair and maintenance activities as necessary to support daily goals – hands on.
Support operational initiatives such as 5S, ERT, Facilities, and EH&S
Maintain consistency and direction for shift to shift verbal and written communications
Support the safety of employees through training and safe workplace development.
Plan and ensure technician resources are adequate across the work priorities
Coordinate training of technicians, continuously map and improve technician and engineer training gaps
Conduct performance appraisals
Manage weekly timecards, paid time off, overtime, and budget to business goals.
Initiate and provide supplemental after-hours support as the situation dictates
Maintain some degree of connectivity and ability to respond to events when off site