Über diese Equipment Engineering Supervisor - Compressed Night Shift Stelle bei FormFactor
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FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
Shift:
Shift FB D: The regular hours for this position are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday from 7:00pm to 7:15am. You will receive a 15% shift differential for working on the night shift.Job Description:
The Equipment Engineering Supervisor is a frontline technical leader responsible for supervising Equipment Technicians and Process Technicians while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role combines direct people leadership with hands-on equipment support, overseeing daily shift execution, maintenance activities, equipment troubleshooting, escalation management, and technician development. The supervisor partners closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities, EHS, and external suppliers to maximize equipment uptime, improve operational performance, and support production objectives.
The successful candidate will drive a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement while coaching and developing technicians, reinforcing standard work practices, and ensuring adherence to quality and compliance requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining manufacturing readiness, supporting equipment reliability initiatives, and achieving production goals through effective team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily night-shift execution, including technician assignments, work prioritization, shift coverage, pass-downs, and escalation response.
Provide direct equipment troubleshooting, recovery support, technical guidance, and return-to-service coordination for assigned manufacturing tools.
Support preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, tool qualifications, documentation accuracy, and equipment performance improvement.
Coach and develop Equipment Technicians and Process Technicians through feedback, training support, certification progress, and performance expectations.
Reinforce safety, quality, cleanroom, lockout/tagout, chemical handling, and operating procedure compliance.
Identify recurring equipment issues and partner with cross-functional teams to support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:
Associate degree, technical certificate, military technical training, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
Experience leading or coordinating technicians in semiconductor, cleanroom, electronics, high-volume manufacturing, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment, automated tools, metrology systems, vacuum systems, robotics, motion control, pneumatics, controls, sensors, or electromechanical systems.
Experience supporting compressed shifts, night shifts, 24/7 operations, or high-urgency production environments.
Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, tool recovery, equipment qualification, structured troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication, wafer processing, assembly, test, cleanroom operations, or other precision manufacturing processes.
Experience with maintenance management systems, work-order systems, MES, shift pass-down tools, dashboards, SPC, or production reporting systems.
Knowledge of safety practices including lockout/tagout, electrical safety, chemical safety, cleanroom protocols, incident reporting, and EHS compliance.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, standard work, kaizen, visual management, or continuous improvement methods.
Strong communication, coaching, prioritization, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance safety, quality, equipment uptime, and production needs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; data analysis or equipment performance reporting experience is a plus.
Preferred credentials may include Lean Six Sigma certification, maintenance reliability training, electrical/electronics certification, PLC or controls training, OSHA safety training, or equivalent technical certifications.
Farmers Branch, TX
Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
Skills:
Cleanroom Operations, Communication, Continuous Improvement Plans, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership Management, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Operations Problem Solving, People Leadership, Semiconductor ManufacturingEducation & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience | RequiredEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.
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