Sr. Manager, Equipment Engineering

Magic Leap•Plantation, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences. Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills while helping make our technology available to millions of people as a partner in the AR ecosystem. We know that successful change and progress accelerates diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible. The Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering will be a critical leader responsible for multiple fabrication equipment modules and will play a key role in scaling manufacturing capability to support next-generation products. This role demands a strategic leader with deep experience in semiconductor equipment improvement who can effectively bridge the gap between process and yield. This Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering will ensure that fabrication equipment is available, producing high-quality products, and used efficiently.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in FEOL semiconductor fabrication in equipment-focused roles
Demonstrated deep expertise in one or more major FEOL modules such as Litho, Etch, Metals, Cleans, and related metrology, with demonstrated leadership across multi-module environments
Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams of engineers and maintenance technicians
Excellent communication, structured problem-solving, and team development skills, capable of setting expectations with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
BS/MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

Management of Vendor and related eco-systems, installation and quality new capacity, escalation SLAs, spare parts BOMs, total productive maintenance, reducing mean time to repair / failure
Proficiency in SPC (Statistical Process Control) and a deep understanding of how hardware variables (e.g., vacuum pressure, RF power, gas flow) directly impact Wafer Yield or optical performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a world-class fabrication equipment team
Influence design-for-manufacturability decisions in partnership with the development site and strategic sourcing/procurement
Serve as the escalation point of contact/trade-off decision maker for all equipment-related issues
Establish clear, quantifiable expectations for the systematic improvement in equipment performance KPIs related to yield, equipment availability, cycle time, and cost of ownership.
Provide direct management and strategic guidance to the core team of equipment engineers
Ensure alignment across fabrication modules, in particular, process and yield engineering
Oversee the successful execution of the scale-up and ramp of fabrication capacity & capability