Manager Cleanroom

**Job Title:** Manager, Cleanroom **Job Description:** **The Role:**  We are seeking an experienced Cleanroom Manager to lead and oversee CMP cleanroom operations in a semiconductor environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving operational excellence. The successful candidate must thrive in a dynamic environment and effectively support evolving technical requirements from R&D and Business teams. Key responsibilities include improving equipment reliability and availability, optimizing cost performance, implementing equipment upgrades, and developing robust Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems. This position plays a critical role in supporting product development and technology advancement through high-performing and efficient cleanroom operations**.**  **In this role you will:**  * Lead CMP cleanroom operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.  * Ensure high equipment availability through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and capital project execution.  * Drive process control, SPC implementation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.  * Optimize cleanroom cost structure, equipment performance, and process consistency.  * Partner with R&D, MSE, FTE, and other stakeholders to support product development and business growth.  * Develop and mentor engineering teams while fostering a strong EHS and continuous improvement culture.  * Demonstrate strong communication skills and fluency in English  **Traits we believe make a strong candidate:**  * MS degree in Engineering or related field.  * 8\+ years of semiconductor experience with expertise in CMP processes, cleanroom operations, and EHS requirements.  * Demonstrated leadership experience with strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.  * Hands-on experience with 300mm CMP equipment, capable of independently troubleshooting tool malfunctions, defect analysis, diagnosing root causes, and resolving equipment alarms.  * Solid background in SPC, process control, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.  * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.  * Experience with semiconductor process equipment; AMAT, Ebara, or OnTrak systems experience is a plus.  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP).  * Fluent in English.  **Your success will be measured by:**  * Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.  * Maintain stable, efficient, and contamination-free CMP cleanroom operations.  * Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and cleanroom cost performance.  * Achieve measurable improvements in safety performance, process quality, and SPC metrics.  * Lead effective root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimize operational disruptions.  * Demonstrate strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and data-driven decision making.  * Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and teamwork.  * Effectively support R&D and business objectives through cross-functional collaboration and execution excellence.  * Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving technical and business requirements.