Sr. Manager, Maintenance Engineering

Western Digital • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Western Digital is seeking a responsible individual to fill the position of Sr. Manager Facilities Engineering and Maintenance & Operations at the Fremont Site, reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Real Estate & Workplace (CREW). The Fremont location is a Wafer Fab semi-conductor manufacturing plant which operates 24/7. It is a critical resource in the supply of Hard Disk Drives to the global market. Western Digital's Fremont site is located at 41000 Osgood Rd. The site consists of 2 buildings (B1 & B2) at 290,000 SF square feet of Offices, Labs, Cleanrooms, manufacturing, and warehouse space.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in facilities management, with several years in a leadership role within a semiconductor or other critical high-tech manufacturing environment.
• A bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field is typically required.
• Strong understanding of complex facility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, high-purity water, and chemical delivery.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like Maximo, Wonderware, Johnson Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments, protocols, and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proven project management experience for delivering complex, high-stakes projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with an emphasis on Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Ability to work autonomously, make high-impact decisions, and adapt to a dynamic, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership and people skills.
• Building management systems (BMS).
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong understanding of Preventative Maintenance and control systems.
• Total Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Centered Maintenance systems.
• Good working knowledge of Cleanroom HVAC systems, VOC scrubbers, and exhaust systems.
• Fire/Life Safety systems, fire panels, detectors, sprinklers.
• Building Fire Life Safety codes.
• Electrical Systems - High Voltage, Medium Voltage, and Low Voltage.
• Waste Water Treatment and general understanding of EPA and RCRA regulations.
• RO/DI water, CDA and Process Vacuum system.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the facilities team, which includes engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as manufacturing, equipment, and EH&S, to align on business objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical fab systems, including HVAC, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), wastewater treatment, chemical and gas delivery, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and procedures to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities, work orders, and asset management.
• Lead rapid and effective emergency response for any facility excursions to minimize impact on production.
• Manage a portfolio of capital improvement projects, including the installation of new equipment, fab infrastructure upgrades, and system capacity expansions.
• Review new equipment facility requirements and coordinate tool installations with production and equipment teams.
• Planning and designing equipment layouts and renovations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facility efficiency, lower costs, and improve system reliability.
• Develop, control, and manage the facilities-related budget for operational expenses and capital investment projects.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating terms for high-value services.
• Track key performance indicator (KPI) metrics to measure and report on the performance of facilities against budget and operational goals.
• Ensure full compliance with all safety, environmental, and building regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and local codes.
• Oversee EH&S programs, manage hazardous materials, and participate in audits and quality investigations.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust emergency response plans.
• Champion sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals by tracking and reducing utility consumption and waste.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree