Section Manager, Equipment Engineering and Maintenance - AutoMet/Pumps & Abatement
SWIR Vision Systems
Gresham, OR, USA
Posted on May 9, 2026
onsemi is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Equipment Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize the performance, reliability, and sustainment of manufacturing equipment supporting Automation, Metrology, and Pumps & Abatement. This role is critical to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective equipment operation in a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Area: Automation, Metrology, Pumps, and Abatement
Shift: Days (supports 24/7 operations)
Equipment:
- Automation: PRI AeroTrak, PRI stockers, PST Sorter
- Metrology: KLA, Therma-wave, JEOL, Bio-Rad, CDE Resmap, Nikon/Leica scopes
- Pumps & Abatement: Dry pumps (Edwards/Ebara), POU Abatement (Edwards TPU/GRC)
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
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We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related).
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or maintenance.
- 2+ years of experience leading or supervising technical teams.
- Demonstrated success in change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong working knowledge of equipment reliability methods, maintenance systems (CMMS), and KPI‑driven performance management.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA.
- Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Budget ownership experience for maintenance, spares, or consumables.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement training.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 18 direct reports (3 Equipment Engineers, 15 Maintenance Technicians) supporting 24/7 operations.
- Own equipment performance KPIs, including uptime, line yield, and cost.
- Provide technical leadership and escalation support for complex equipment issues across Automation, Metrology, and Pumps & Abatement.
- Owns one of the site’s most impactful ESG investments, leading a multi‑year abatement expansion project that reduces greenhouse gas emissions in support of the company’s Net-Zero initiative.
- Drive continuous improvements in equipment reliability, cost efficiency, safety, and quality through targeted electrical and mechanical upgrades.
- Drive equipment reliability and uptime improvement initiatives, including RCA, FMEA, LSS, and PM optimization.
- Partner with Process Engineering, Production, Quality, Facilities, and EHS to resolve tool, process, and safety issues.
- Ensure safe and compliant execution of maintenance activities, including adherence to LOTO, chemical safety, and site EHS standards.
- Maintain equipment documentation, PMs, work instructions, certifications, and training requirements.
- Plan, manage, and control a $1.41M annual spare parts and consumables budget, including forecasting and cost optimization.
- Manage supplier relationships, service strategies, and spare part repair loops to reduce the total cost of ownership.
- Support audits, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.