Supervisor Clean Room Manufacturing - Fab Photo

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Austin, TX

105d•Onsite

About The Position

SkyWater is seeking a D-shift Photolithography Supervisor to lead production operations in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role oversees shift execution, personnel, safety compliance, tool performance, and production targets while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate has lithography process knowledge and leadership experience in cleanroom manufacturing. The supervisor leads photolithography operators and process technicians, manages throughput, work-in-process and cycle time, ensures effective shift handoffs, and coordinates responses to process excursions with engineering and maintenance teams. The role monitors lithography metrics and process controls, supports troubleshooting, coordinates tool qualifications and maintenance, and partners with engineering on improvements. It also includes enforcing cleanroom and EHS protocols, maintaining documentation and reporting, leading root-cause analysis, and coaching and managing team members. The assigned schedule is Wednesday through Friday in week one and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55 p.m. to 7:10 a.m. The role offers a 15% differential. SkyWater offers competitive salary, participation in incentive plans, and employee financial benefits, along with a comprehensive benefits package with eligibility beginning on day one.

Requirements

At least 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of photoresist processes, including coat, expose, and develop.
Strong understanding of CD and overlay 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.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of photolithography-specific experience.
At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
Experience ramping new tools or processes.
Familiarity with MES systems.
Proficiency in Excel.
Experience with industry-standard tools such as ASML steppers/scanners, Nikon exposure systems, Canon lithography systems, TEL track systems, and KLA inspection/metrology tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise photolithography operators and process technicians during the assigned shift.
Drive daily production targets for throughput, WIP management, and cycle time.
Ensure smooth shift handoff communication.
Respond to process excursions and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams.
Escalate issues to minimize downtime and yield impact.
Monitor critical lithography metrics, including CD control, overlay, defect density, and resist thickness.
Support troubleshooting of coat, expose, and develop processes.
Ensure SPC compliance and adherence to process controls.
Coordinate tool qualifications and maintenance schedules.
Partner with engineering on continuous improvement initiatives.
Enforce cleanroom protocols and EHS standards.
Ensure accurate documentation and disciplined shift reporting.
Drive root-cause analysis, including 5-Why and 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 accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.