Supervisor Clean Room Manufacturing - Fab Photo

Primary Objective:

We are seeking a D- Shift Supervisor – Photolithography to lead production operations within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for shift execution, personnel leadership, safety compliance, tool performance oversight, and achieving production targets while maintaining world-class quality standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong lithography process knowledge with proven leadership capability in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

D Shift: Wednesday through Friday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55pm - 7:10am. This role offers a 15% differential

Major Areas of Accountability:

Shift Operations Leadership

Lead and supervise photolithography operators and process technicians during assigned shift

Drive daily production targets including throughput, WIP management, and cycle time

Ensure smooth shift handoff communication

Respond to process excursions and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams

Escalate issues appropriately to minimize downtime and yield impact

Technical & Process Oversight

Monitor critical lithography metrics (CD control, overlay, defect density, resist thickness)

Support troubleshooting of coat, expose, develop processes

Ensure SPC compliance and process control adherence

Coordinate tool qualifications and maintenance schedules

Partner with engineering on continuous improvement initiatives

Equipment Oversight

Experience working with industry-standard tools such as:

ASML steppers/scanners

Nikon Corporation exposure systems

Canon Inc. lithography systems

TEL track systems

KLA Corporation inspection/metrology tools

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Enforce cleanroom protocols and EHS standards

Ensure documentation accuracy and shift reporting discipline

Drive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) for excursions

Maintain compliance with manufacturing and quality systems

Team Development

Coach and mentor team members

Conduct performance discussions and provide feedback

Manage shift staffing, attendance, and scheduling

Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience

2+ years of photolithography-specific experience preferred

2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred

Strong understanding of:

Photoresist processes (coat, expose, develop)

CD and overlay control

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Experience ramping new tools or processes

Familiarity with MES systems

Proficiency in Excel