Equipment Engineering Manager

Equipment Engineering Manager – Advanced Packing Site Location: Kissimmee, FL. We are looking for a self‑motivated team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment, passionate about building great products and learning new technologies. Responsibilities Manage Equipment Engineers in the FAB for all tool types and disciplines. Participate in management of all new equipment installations and modifications, including initial documentation and PM creation. Serve as a key player in planning to support continuous growth and efficient equipment operation. Manage vendor contracts to achieve results when needed. Promote and maintain a safe work environment for all employees. Ensure all processes and systems are compliant with regulations. Manage, develop, and mentor equipment engineers. Build and improve systems to ensure all manufacturing equipment is safe to operate and produces quality product. Participate in resolving unplanned downtime and driving permanent root cause corrective actions using Lean processes and problem‑solving tools. Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities to serve the needs of Process, Equipment, and Manufacturing teams. Drive cost reduction efforts to help achieve cost management and savings goals. Provide technical leadership and management of 200MM and 300MM semiconductor processing equipment in support of advanced packaging processes. Work with process engineering and equipment maintenance teams to drive root cause corrective actions of equipment failures, implement permanent solutions, and eliminate chronic and long‑term downtime. Participate in cross‑functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization. Required Qualifications Experience as a manager, supervisor, engineer, or technician in semiconductor or equivalent education and experience: associate degree with 10+ years of experience, or BS degree or higher with 8+ years of experience. Demonstrated knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results, while adapting to changing priorities. Ability to manage, execute and track multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs. Experience with application and teaching of structured problem‑solving methodology. Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead. Accurate and precise attention to detail in performance of role. Physically able to perform the role with or without accommodation, which may include standing, bending, squatting, and lifting. Knowledge and proficiency in computer use and Microsoft Office Suite products. Knowledge of semiconductor wafer handling, RF power, high vacuum, toxic gas delivery systems, precision optics, wet chemistry distribution and delivery systems. Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results. Experience creating and managing preventive maintenance programs. Experience with setup and use of maintenance management software systems. High level of understanding of equipment component behavior. Experience integrating equipment maintenance management software. US citizenship required: the position requires the holding or ability to obtain a government security clearance that requires U.S. citizenship. Preferred Qualifications Experience with fan‑out wafer‑level packaging equipment. Experience with automated fault detection and control systems (FDC). Demonstrated knowledge of equipment KPIs such as availability, MTBF, MTTR, etc. Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC). Salary & Benefits Annual salary range: $136,960 – $205,440, based on experience, skills, education, and credentials. SkyWater offers competitive salary and the opportunity to participate in incentive plans, 401(k) match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase company stock at a discounted rate. SkyWater also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, mental health, vision, legal planning, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on‑site fitness facility, and an on‑site self‑serve market. Benefits eligibility begins on day one. Equal Opportunity Employer SkyWater is an equal opportunity employer. EOE, including disability and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr