Wafer Production Team Leader

Role Summary

• Oversee and coordinate wafer production activities in a cleanroom environment
• Hands-on leadership role guiding a team of production engineers
• Ensure high-quality output, smooth production flow, and adherence to safety and process standards
• Collaborate with process engineers, material specialists, and equipment engineers to ensure efficient and timely wafer production
• Combine technical expertise in microfabrication with strong team leadership and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily wafer production operations and cleanroom activities, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery
• Oversee key wafer fabrication steps and process execution
• Plan and allocate resources for all wafer-level production activities
• Monitor, report, and resolve production blockers, deviations, and process issues
• Collaborate with the Process Engineering team to drive process control and continuous improvement
• Manage wafer logistics and cleanroom inventory with the Material Specialist
• Track wafer production WIP using MES systems, Jira, and Confluence
• Coordinate with Equipment Engineers to ensure production tools and systems remain in optimal condition
• Lead, coach, and develop the team, providing feedback and fostering a safe, positive, and efficient work environment
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and cleanroom operational standards
• Support 5S activities, production capacity planning, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 2–3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience in a production or cleanroom environment
• Proven experience in semiconductor or microfabrication cleanroom operations, with strong process understanding
• Hands-on expertise in one or more of: lithography, deposition (PVD, CVD, ALD), etching (wet or dry), thermal processing, or metrology
• Proficiency with MES systems, Jira, and standard office tools (MS Office or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and data-driven process monitoring
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, EHS standards, and lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience motivating and developing a cross-functional team
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical and structured mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-precision production environment

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission
• Unique chance to make a real impact on the future of quantum
• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment

How to Apply

• Meet our people and hear more about IQM by visiting our Youtube channel
• Interviews will proceed immediately, so please submit your application soon
• Only applications submitted through the website will be processed

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