Manager, Equipment Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Equipment Engineering. Location: Fremont, California, USA

You will work closely with fabrication engineers, facilities teams, and EHS partners to ensure a safe, compliant, and reliable R and D environment; This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with detailed systems, and leading experienced technical teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance, uptime, and reliability of fabrication equipment, including high-vacuum deposition, lithography, plasma etch, packaging, and metrology tools
• Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and upgrades with internal teams and external vendors
• Oversee hazardous materials handling and chemical waste management in compliance with local and federal regulations;
• Interface with the City of Fremont, Union Sanitary District, and EHS consultants for permitting, inspections, and reporting
• Support facility infrastructure systems such as process cooling water, exhaust systems, compressed air, and power distribution
• Collaborate with Fabrication, Facilities, Engineering Operations, and EHS teams on maintenance planning and Fab expansion projects
• Support the design, installation, and commissioning of new tools and infrastructure as the Fab grows
• Use maintenance data, logs, and performance metrics to anticipate issues and improve long-term reliability

Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of experience in equipment maintenance or similar technical roles
• Background in semiconductor, MEMS, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong hands-on experience with high-vacuum systems, plasma etching tools, cryogenic systems, or laser-based equipment
• Solid knowledge of hazardous materials management and environmental compliance
• Experience managing and developing skilled equipment technicians;
• Proven ability to work across fabrication, facilities, and engineering operations teams
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and external agencies
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven and systems-level mindset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to turn technical findings into action plans

Preferred:

• Experience working in semiconductor or R and D fabrication facilities
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems or equipment data collection tools;
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies such as OSHA, EPA, and Union Sanitary District

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $165,000 to $200,000 per year
• Equity compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave;
• Rejuvenation days
• Paid vacation aligned with local regulations and industry standards

Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and geographic location.