Die Fab Supervisor

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.

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.

The Die Fab Supervisor leads shift operations within Keysight’s Manufacturing Operations team in Santa Rosa, California, with responsibility for areas across Die Fab. This role manages production priorities, staffing, and work-in-process (WIP) flow to meet output, cycle time, and delivery goals while maintaining safe, high-quality semiconductor manufacturing operations.

As the primary leadership presence on the assigned shift, the supervisor coaches and develops operators, coordinates equipment and process issue resolution, and ensures clear communication between shifts. The role partners with engineering and maintenance teams to improve throughput, strengthen process discipline, and support growing production needs.

• Lead shift operations across assigned Die Fab areas to meet output and delivery targets; manage run plans, staffing, priorities, and WIP flow to address bottlenecks.
• Monitor equipment availability, coordinate recovery with engineering and maintenance, and escalate production or quality issues.
• Maintain accurate lot status, production tracking, and documentation through consistent use of MES/PRISM systems.
• Supervise, coach, and develop operators; conduct check-ins and performance reviews, and manage training, certification, attendance, and shift coverage.
• Ensure trained personnel follow documented procedures, process controls, and cleanroom, ESD, and safety requirements, support audits and corrective actions.
• Lead shift-start and shift-end alignment and clear passdowns; serve as the escalation point for production, quality, and safety concerns.
• Maintain an active floor presence and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, trainers, and other supervisors to support manufacturing needs.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and inclusion; apply lean and continuous improvement principles to improve workflow, throughput, and process consistency.

• Associate degree or 3+ years of manufacturing experience with leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and work-prioritization skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with operators, supervisors, engineering, trainers, and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to uphold documented procedures, strict quality standards, and cleanroom and ESD requirements.
• Ability to maintain an active floor presence, including standing, walking, and hands-on support.
• Availability to work 12-hour shift and required weekend day.
• Must be a US Person: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience in semiconductor testing, processing and manufacturing.
• Experience in cleanroom and ESD environments.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to improve workflow and throughput.

Annual Pay Range:

$80,640 - $134,400

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