Technical Lab Operations Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Annual salary: $155,520–$255,200 USD

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops and scales advanced manufacturing technologies and semiconductor process and equipment solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the day-to-day operation of multiple technical engineering laboratories supporting equipment training, development, troubleshooting, repair, and validation.
• Own lab readiness, scheduling, capacity, equipment availability, and resource coordination.
• Establish operating procedures, safety standards, access controls, equipment-use requirements, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Support technical training for engineers and technicians and establish metrics for utilization, availability, safety, throughput, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop capability roadmaps, drive continuous improvement, and support team growth through goal setting and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment or process engineering roles.
• Experience managing technical facilities, engineering laboratories, equipment programs, or manufacturing support operations.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment or complex automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and technician teams.
• Experience establishing operational processes, safety controls, equipment management systems, and technical documentation.
• Project and resource-management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and excellent written, verbal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years, in a relevant technical field and semiconductor equipment or process engineering experience.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, advanced manufacturing systems, engineering development, training, equipment, or repair laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with automated equipment, robotics, motion control, machine vision, industrial controls, or equipment development.
• Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, engineering validation, technical training programs, or the expansion of laboratory capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site presence is required.
• Shift 1 schedule in the United States of America.
• Benefits include health coverage, retirement benefits, vacation, competitive pay, and stock bonuses.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture with a focus on team growth and collaboration.