Technical Training Supervisor - Semiconductor Manufacturing

About the role

This role leads technical training for direct staff in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, covering production operators, line leaders and supervisors. It includes onboarding, skills certification, refresher sessions and the promotion of a 6S and lean culture on the shop floor.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical training on equipment operation, process knowledge, wafer-level processes and quality and safety standards, including new-hire onboarding, skills certification and refresher sessions.
• Provide 6S and lean training and promote a 6S and lean culture in manufacturing.
• Develop, deliver and update training materials such as SOPs, work instructions, training modules and hands-on exercises, working with process and equipment engineers.
• Assess staff competency through practical evaluations, tests and on-the-job observation, and maintain training and certification records.
• Review production training programs and suggest improvements to engagement, learning and retention, and ensure materials stay current and accurate.
• Stay up to date on new training methods and requirements, and identify opportunities where training can address operational changes, yield or quality issues.
• Facilitate required training sessions and collaborate with vendors and third-party providers on external training programs.
• Manage training milestones within the approved budget, prepare and implement the training budget, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• At least five years of experience in training, with one year of supervisory experience, in the semiconductor industry.
• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline or related area.
• Hands-on experience delivering technical or process training to production operators, line leaders and supervisors in a wafer fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to run classes for large groups.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to accept challenges.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of 6S and lean manufacturing principles, with the ability to train others and drive adoption on the shop floor.
• Thorough understanding of wafer-level processes and equipment.