Maintenance Section Manager

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We’re hiring a Maintenance Section Manager to lead the Implant/Metal maintenance area within IC Front-End Operations. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring stable, predictable, and continuously improving equipment performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery - while managing a team of technicians and key maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve Safety, PM compliance, First Time Right, MTBF/MTTR, cost and efficiency

• Run equipment performance analysis using PDCA, partnering closely with the Process team

• Drive structured problem-solving through 8D and task forces with all key stakeholders

• Manage and develop the technicians team (safety, organization, shift staffing, behavior, team culture)

• Upskill team capabilities and build sustainable know-how across the maintenance organization

• Maintain and improve maintenance documentation (procedures, checklists, standards, supplier documentation)

• Ensure clear, structured communication across the maintenance group and IC Front-End organization

• Collaborate with suppliers: track actions, follow up regularly, and improve intervention efficiency

• Track and plan spare parts management and service contract costs

• Support new equipment acquisition, start-up, and integration into operations

• Maintain a technology watch to continuously improve maintenance and manufacturing performance

Requirements

• Engineering degree (HES or equivalent)

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in Microelectronics, ideally with a strong focus on Implant / Metal

• 4+ years in a management/leadership role

• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methods and tools: 5S, 8D, Equipment FMEA, FDC (Maestria)

• Proven ability to lead teams and drive long-term performance improvements

• Strong analytical mindset and proactive problem-solving approach

• Structured, methodical, able to manage multiple priorities and projects

• Comfortable collaborating with external suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Solid project management experience and ownership mindset

• Fluent French + Fluent English (daily use required)

Benefits

• Key leadership role in a high-tech, industrial environment with strong operational impact

• Long-term stability with a permanent contract

• Clear ownership over performance, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives

• On-site role with direct access to equipment, teams, and stakeholdersz stakeholders