N1 Maintenance Supervisor

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Summary: The N1 (Night Shift One) Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing up to 25 equipment technicians in Fab, Fab Finish and Test, and responsible for delivering the tool availability required for Operations to meet their production schedule. The main duties will be to direct the efforts of the equipment maintenance group by setting and communicating priorities and directing all maintenance activity. The Maintenance Supervisor and Production Supervisors partner as a team to manage all aspects of the shift.

Responsibilities:

• The N1 Supervisor will own all aspects of performance management, the focal process, and career development for the technical staff on that shift. On a daily basis, the Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for planning and implementing improvement initiatives that increase tool availability and decrease the variability of downtime by utilizing the principals of High Precision Maintenance.
• The N1 Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing the cost of maintenance on his or her shift, including controlling overtime and spare parts usage. The supervisor will routinely be required to perform cost and benefit analyses for maintenance activities and manage to budgets.
• Manage Preventative Maintenance schedules and coordinate with Engineering
• Responsible for a technical training plan that ensures all technicians achieve their required certifications on time
• Responsible for ensuring all technicians use the required PPE, use LOTO as specified, and foster an accident-free environment
• Responsible for staffing, including interviewing, hiring, and boarding new technicians and PM Specialists on shift
• Experience with leading LEAN manufacturing efforts, 5S controls, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, and TPM
• The Supervisor will report directly to the Director of Equipment Engineering and be a full member of the Engineering Department staff. the supervisor is expected to work closely with the equipment engineers to resolve problems, highlight issues, and ensure technicians have the technical mentorship to get trained and certified
• The Maintenance Supervisors are the default ERT leaders for their shift, and the candidate must be ERT certified with experience in emergency response at a leadership level. Off shift meetings and training will be required, and the candidate must be able to reinforce all regulations involving chemical handling, equipment safety, and cleanroom protocol. The supervisor reports to the Factory Maintenance Manager and is required to attend a weekly staff meeting on Wednesday morning (virtual attendance is acceptable).

Specific Applicable Toolsets

• Photolithography (steppers, tracks), HDP Etchers, Sputter PVD, Electroplating, Implant, CVD, Wet Etch, Ash, Backend Finish Processes, Metrology, Laser Dicing, Backside Grind, Proprietary Lift-Off Equipment, metal Evaporators, and more
• Candidate must be comfortable managing both brand new equipment and legacy machines

Work Schedule

• N1 works every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights with alternating Saturday nights (4 on, 3 off; 3 on, 4 off)
• The shift starts at 6:30pm (pass down with dayshift) and ends at 6:30 in the morning
• At times the supervisor will be asked to stay later (as needed) to communicate and coordinate with engineering who work Monday through Friday
• The supervisor must be able to attend one weekly staff meeting on Wednesday morning, but virtual attendance is acceptable (Teams)

Qualifications:

• Being able to organize, lead and facilitate cross functional project teams is a must.
• Candidate must possess the ability to develop and manage to equipment performance metrics including M-Ratio, MTTF & GTG times, Availability & Utilization and cycle time to identify trends in tool performance and drive improvement.
• We are looking for highly motivated professionals with experience managing or leading a team of technicians in a Fab environment.
• BS degree (preferred) in Engineering or Management/Business coupled with industry experience is ideal. Other combinations of experience and education will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Equipment Engineering experience is a plus
• Previous hands-on experience as a technician is a plus
• Experience in Semiconductor maintenance a strong plus
• The applicant’s resume should reflect experience dealing with changing goals, meeting objectives, enforcing company policies, and dealing with all the issues that come with managing employees.
• This is a leadership position, and the ability to communicate is essential. The candidate should be a confident public speaker and be able to create and deliver presentations at a professional level.
• Knowledge and understanding of algebra, statistics (SPC) and MS Excel & PowerPoint is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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