Senior Staff Supervisor Clean Room Manufacturing - Films

Skywater•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a B - Shift Supervisor – Etch / Thin Films to lead production operations within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for shift execution, personnel leadership, safety compliance, tool performance oversight, and achieving production targets while maintaining world-class quality standards. The ideal candidate combines strong Etch or Films process knowledge with proven leadership capability in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. B Shift: Saturday through Tuesday in week one, and Sunday through Tuesday in week two, from 6:55pm - 7:10am. This role offers a 15% differential.

Requirements

5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience
2+ years of Etch or Thin Films-specific experience preferred
2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
Strong understanding of: Etch and Thin Films processes
Strong understanding of: CD and Thickness control
Strong understanding of: SPC and statistical analysis
Experience in high-volume 200mm or 300mm fab environments
Ability to work in a cleanroom and support the assigned shift schedule
U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
Experience ramping new tools or processes
Familiarity with MES systems
Proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise operators and process technicians during assigned shift
Drive daily production targets including throughput, WIP management, and cycle time
Ensure smooth shift handoff communication
Respond to process excursions and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams
Escalate issues appropriately to minimize downtime and yield impact
Monitor critical metrics (CD control, defect density, thickness)
Support troubleshooting of Etch and Thin Films processes
Ensure SPC compliance and process control adherence
Coordinate tool qualifications and maintenance schedules
Partner with engineering on continuous improvement initiatives
Enforce cleanroom protocols and EHS standards
Ensure documentation accuracy and shift reporting discipline
Drive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) for excursions
Maintain compliance with manufacturing and quality systems
Coach and mentor team members
Conduct performance discussions and provide feedback
Manage shift staffing, attendance, and scheduling
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement