Semiconductor Tools Installations & Bay Fit-up Upgrades Project Manager

Description

The company is a global materials science and engineering supplier whose equipment underpins nearly every new semiconductor chip and advanced display, and whose work supports AI and the commercialisation of next-generation chips.

The role leads installation and upgrade work for advanced semiconductor R&D labs in Silicon Valley, within the R&D Lab Tool Installations and Upgrades team, which manages lab tool design, permitting and construction, plus lab process and building infrastructure upgrades.

The team spends over $50m a year in capital expenditure, which is growing, and includes 20+ full-time employees and 300+ construction, design and contractor partners. You will report to the Manager, R&D Lab Tool Installations and fit-up Upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tool installations and upgrades that meet key business goals, with shorter project cycle times.
• Safely design, plan, execute, build, start up and commission advanced semiconductor R&D lab upgrades and tool installations in Silicon Valley.
• Lead a team of facility project managers who own project plans, scope, schedule and budget from design through contracting, construction, start-up and commissioning.
• Order long-lead equipment and materials, and review and approve engineering submittals with stakeholders.
• Act as a leader that several business units work with to set strategies aligned to key business goals, and adjust plans as the business environment changes.
• Create and update organisational policies and procedures for the facilities department.
• Work with planning peers to find the best solutions and hand projects into execution.
• Build the case for and secure support for project capital approvals.
• Set and track key performance metrics aligned with the tool hook-up, infrastructure team and business unit goals.
• Coordinate with internal partners, architecture and engineering firms, Facilities Operations and EH&S to develop, review and approve design criteria, layouts and detail drawings.
• Make sure processes comply strictly with permit requirements and building codes.
• Book building inspections and secure inspection approvals.
• Direct construction work, including RFIs, scopes of work, bid comparisons, work plans, conditional use and full use approvals.
• Build a global platform for all R&D tool hook-up teams, covering methods, processes, resources, expertise, contracting approaches and performance improvement.
• Manage construction contractors so they follow safe work practices and resolve safety and constructability issues.
• Build credible partnerships with the internal business groups the labs support.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor, thin films or a similar industry.
• Hands-on experience with highly technical facility planning, design and build.
• A proven track record installing semiconductor tools into R&D facilities.
• Prior people management experience, including leading project management teams or equivalent.
• Experience selecting, developing and managing tool hook-up service providers.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Strong computer skills, with moderate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse data to find efficiency gains and shorter project cycle times.
• Sound financial accounting practice, including capital versus expense and scope funding gap review.
• Strong management presence and the ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders to deliver project goals.
• A drive to challenge the status quo to improve material performance.
• Ability to work well with demanding, highly technical tool owners, EH&S professionals and lab managers.
• Ability to manage complex work with many stakeholders across several groups.
• Ability to improve business processes and manage the supplier base for best performance.
• Ability to turn complex technical requirements into manageable, buildable pieces.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position with travel of about 10% of the time.

Based in Santa Clara, CA, with relocation assistance available.

Salary range is $110,500.00 - $152,000.00, based on location, hire grade, job knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.

For sales roles, the posted range is the target total cash range, meaning base salary plus target bonus at 100% goal achievement.

The company welcomes accommodation requests for the application process, though these cannot be used to check application status.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, with programmes for health and wellbeing at work and at home.
• Possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award programme, where applicable.
• A supportive culture focused on learning, growing your career and taking on challenges.