Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Jobs
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, food processing, and transportation at every level from lead technician to senior supervisor, with specializations in preventive maintenance, reliability engineering, and facilities management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!
Position Summary
The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and development for Equipment Maintenance Technicians within the semiconductor fabrication facility. This role oversees preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting activities, and equipment repair efforts while partnering with Engineering and Operations teams to maximize tool performance, minimize downtime, and support production objectives.
Shift : G Shift - 6PM to 2:30AM (M-F) - 10% Shift Differential
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Equipment Maintenance Technician team through coaching, regular one-on-one meetings, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.
- Build and maintain a strong internal talent pipeline while fostering workforce engagement and retention.
- Manage all activities related to preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Managers, Engineering, and Operations teams to establish priorities, forecast equipment downtime, and drive tool recovery plans.
- Support equipment improvements, upgrades, and continuous process optimization efforts.
- Identify and address equipment bottlenecks impacting manufacturing performance.
- Lead 5S initiatives, continuous improvement teams, and 3D problem-solving teams as required.
- Investigate equipment and process issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions using 3D and 8D methodologies.
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance through the Document Management System.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 4 years of equipment maintenance experience, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, lead, and drive improvement teams.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn new equipment, technologies, and maintenance procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of management or leadership experience.
- Previous experience supervising maintenance personnel in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies, including 3D and 8D processes.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as business needs require.
- Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines.
- Requires handling, lifting, and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires frequent walking, standing, repetitive bending, reaching, and occasional climbing.
- Work environment may involve exposure to manufacturing equipment, chemicals, and other physical risks requiring adherence to established safety procedures.
- Must be able to work within a semiconductor fabrication facility and comply with all safety and operational requirements.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.
EOE, including disability/vets
We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at recruiting@skywatertechnology.com before responding.
Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!
Position Summary
The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and development for Equipment Maintenance Technicians within the semiconductor fabrication facility. This role oversees preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting activities, and equipment repair efforts while partnering with Engineering and Operations teams to maximize tool performance, minimize downtime, and support production objectives.
Shift : G Shift - 6PM to 2:30AM (M-F) - 10% Shift Differential
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Equipment Maintenance Technician team through coaching, regular one-on-one meetings, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.
- Build and maintain a strong internal talent pipeline while fostering workforce engagement and retention.
- Manage all activities related to preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Managers, Engineering, and Operations teams to establish priorities, forecast equipment downtime, and drive tool recovery plans.
- Support equipment improvements, upgrades, and continuous process optimization efforts.
- Identify and address equipment bottlenecks impacting manufacturing performance.
- Lead 5S initiatives, continuous improvement teams, and 3D problem-solving teams as required.
- Investigate equipment and process issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions using 3D and 8D methodologies.
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance through the Document Management System.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 4 years of equipment maintenance experience, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, lead, and drive improvement teams.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn new equipment, technologies, and maintenance procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of management or leadership experience.
- Previous experience supervising maintenance personnel in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies, including 3D and 8D processes.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as business needs require.
- Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines.
- Requires handling, lifting, and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires frequent walking, standing, repetitive bending, reaching, and occasional climbing.
- Work environment may involve exposure to manufacturing equipment, chemicals, and other physical risks requiring adherence to established safety procedures.
- Must be able to work within a semiconductor fabrication facility and comply with all safety and operational requirements.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.
EOE, including disability/vets
We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at recruiting@skywatertechnology.com before responding.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment maintenance supervisor jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on industrial or facilities maintenance experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a maintenance technician team
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system such as Maximo or SAP PM
- Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety compliance training
- Associate or bachelor's degree in industrial technology, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Job Search
Quantify your downtime reduction results
Hiring managers for equipment maintenance supervisor roles respond to numbers. Convert your work into concrete outcomes: how much you reduced unplanned downtime, improved mean time between failures, or cut maintenance costs. Generic claims about keeping equipment running won't stand out the way figures do.
List every CMMS platform you have used
Computerized maintenance management system experience is a frequent filter in job postings. Name the specific platforms you have used, such as SAP PM, Maximo, or MP2, in your resume's skills section so your application clears keyword screening before a human ever reads it.
Target postings that match your equipment type
An equipment maintenance supervisor with HVAC experience reads very differently to a hiring manager than one with CNC or conveyor belt backgrounds. Filter openings by industry first, then read each posting for the specific asset types mentioned, and tailor your resume summary to mirror that language.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists equipment maintenance supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical scenario round
Many interviews for this role include a scenario question where you diagnose a simulated failure or explain how you would build a preventive maintenance schedule from scratch. Walk through your diagnostic process step by step and reference how you have prioritized critical assets versus non-critical ones in past roles.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base only
Equipment maintenance supervisors often have leverage on shift differentials, on-call pay, tool allowances, and certification reimbursement that peers in office roles don't. Before accepting an offer, ask the hiring manager specifically about each of these components, not just the base salary figure.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most equipment maintenance supervisors?
The companies hiring the most equipment maintenance supervisors right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tesla, and Edw C. Levy, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, food production, and logistics companies consistently represent the heaviest volume of postings for this role.
How many equipment maintenance supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of equipment maintenance supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most maintenance environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include maintenance planning, scheduling coordination, and reliability program management, where the work is primarily documentation and system-based rather than on the floor.
How do you become an equipment maintenance supervisor?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience as a maintenance technician across electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems. Pursue certifications in relevant safety standards and earn proficiency in at least one CMMS platform. Take on informal leadership responsibilities such as training junior techs or leading shift handoffs, then apply for lead or supervisory roles that build on that foundation.
Can you get hired as an equipment maintenance supervisor with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with strong technical backgrounds but limited supervisory history into an equipment maintenance supervisor role, particularly in smaller facilities or companies growing their maintenance teams. Emphasize any informal leadership experience, your ability to train others, and your familiarity with preventive maintenance programs. Earning an OSHA certification before applying strengthens a thinner resume considerably.
What does the equipment maintenance supervisor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include an initial screening call focused on your maintenance background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a troubleshooting scenario or describe how you would build a preventive maintenance program. A final round typically involves meeting the plant manager or operations director and may include a brief facility tour so the team can gauge your familiarity with their equipment environment.
Where can I find and apply to equipment maintenance supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to equipment maintenance supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and equipment experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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