Thin Film Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Keysight's Thin Film department manufactures passive thin film devices that differentiate our industry-leading RF, microwave, and high bit rate instruments. The thin film devices are built in a high-mix microfabrication environment using processes such as deposition, lithography, electroplating, dry/wet etch, electrical test, laser ablation, and dicing.

We are seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to lead ~12 operators to manufacture thin film devices with safety, efficiency, and quality. The ideal candidate combines effective people leadership with technical depth, driving operational excellence through clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position is on-site during night shift hours (Su-Th, start time 10:00PM), with additional oversight of limited weekend-shift work centers.

Responsibilities:

Lead safe, efficient manufacturing performance across night shift and supported weekend areasPartner closely with day and swing shift supervisors to ensure seamless shift handoffs, staffing alignment, and consistent lot prioritizationMaintain proactive floor presence to identify issues, remove barriers, and drive continuous improvementPromote culture of safety through hazard identification and proactive risk reduction initiativesCoordinate compliance with Quality Management System and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulationsCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, planning, and procurement teamsOwn work instructions and training records to drive standardized workCoach, develop, and engage a team of ~12 operators through regular feedback and performance managementQualifications

Required:

2+ years of experience as a supervisor or lead technician with emphasis on coordinating the work of othersWorking knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and lot tracking methodologiesPractical experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideasProven leadership in a high-mix production environmentDesired:

Associates degree or higher in a technical field3+ years of cleanroom manufacturing experience in microfabrication, semiconductor, MEMS or similar environmentHands-on experience across several microfabrication processes (e.g. lithography, sputter deposition, dry/wet etch, electroplating, electrical test, laser, dicing, visual inspection)Intermediate proficiency with Excel or similar tools for data analysis and decision makingCandidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Careers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Access Control, Aerospace and Defense, Cleanroom, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Electricity, Electronic Design, Environmental Health, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Government, Hazard Analysis, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microwaves, People Management, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Production Management, Production Systems, Prototyping, Quality Management, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Semiconductors, Simulation, Technical Delivery, Testing, Thin Film, United States Citizen

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