Principal Supply Chain Engineer, Equipment Spares & Service (AR)

TL;DR

Principal Supply Chain Engineer (Equipment Spares & Service): Defining and leading the strategy for capital equipment spares and sustainment across manufacturing and development operations with an accent on tool uptime, factory readiness, and HVM semiconductor standards. Focus on architecting spares planning, optimizing inventory, and managing strategic supplier relationships.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States). Travel requirement: approximately 75% during the first six months to Plantation, FL, followed by 25–50% travel thereafter.

Company

A pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, and platforms developing ultra-lightweight waveguides for immersive experiences.

What you will do

• Define and implement the end-to-end strategy for equipment spares and services across all operations.
• Develop spares planning and inventory optimization strategies to mitigate downtime risk.
• Establish and scale service models (OEM, in-house, or hybrid) including SLAs and performance management.
• Own commercial relationships and contracts for spares, warranties, and service agreements.
• Lead supplier engagement for spares provisioning, repair services, and long-term support programs.
• Build and drive processes for order fulfillment, inventory management, and reverse logistics.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or equipment supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a semiconductor-related field.
• Deep expertise in capital equipment spares strategy, service models, and tool sustainment.
• Experience supporting wafer fab and/or backend semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record enabling factory ramps and sustaining high-performance operations.

Nice to have

• Experience using KPIs to drive supplier performance and accountability.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships with executive-level engagement.
• Ability to influence across functions and levels, including manufacturing and development leadership.
• Experience driving operational excellence or digital transformation in equipment sustainment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a united team where employees are empowered and trusted to make a significant impact.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world problems in the AR ecosystem.
• Culture that values diverse perspectives to accelerate progress and innovation.