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