| Location | Austin, TX |
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% differentialMajor Areas of Accountability:Shift Operations Leadership
Lead and supervise photolithography operators and process technicians during assigned shiftDrive daily production targets including throughput, WIP management, and cycle timeEnsure smooth shift handoff communicationRespond to process excursions and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teamsEscalate 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 processesEnsure SPC compliance and process control adherenceCoordinate tool qualifications and maintenance schedulesPartner with engineering on continuous improvement initiatives
Equipment OversightExperience working with industry-standard tools such as:
ASML steppers/scannersNikon Corporation exposure systemsCanon Inc. lithography systemsTEL track systemsKLA Corporation inspection/metrology tools
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Enforce cleanroom protocols and EHS standardsEnsure documentation accuracy and shift reporting disciplineDrive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) for excursionsMaintain compliance with manufacturing and quality systems
Team Development
Coach and mentor team membersConduct performance discussions and provide feedbackManage shift staffing, attendance, and schedulingPromote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience2+ years of photolithography-specific experience preferred2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role preferredStrong understanding of:
Photoresist processes (coat, expose, develop)CD and overlay controlSPC and statistical analysis
Experience in high-volume 200mm or 300mm fab environmentsAbility 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 fieldExperience ramping new tools or processesFamiliarity with MES systemsProficiency in Excel