Sr. Manager, Equipment Engineering

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences. 

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills while helping make our technology available to millions of people as a partner in the AR ecosystem.  We know that successful change and progress accelerates diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity 

The Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering will be a critical leader responsible for multiple fabrication equipment modules and will play a key role in scaling manufacturing capability to support next-generation products. This role demands a strategic leader with deep experience in semiconductor equipment improvement who can effectively bridge the gap between process and yield. This Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering will ensure that fabrication equipment is available, producing high-quality products, and used efficiently.

This position is required to be fully onsite at our Magic Leap headquarters in Plantation, Florida. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who are not currently local to South Florida.

What you’ll do 

• Develop and lead a world-class fabrication equipment team
• Influence design-for-manufacturability decisions in partnership with the development site and strategic sourcing/procurement
• Serve as the escalation point of contact/trade-off decision maker for all equipment-related issues
• Establish clear, quantifiable expectations for the systematic improvement in equipment performance KPIs related to yield, equipment availability,  cycle time, and cost of ownership.
• Provide direct management and strategic guidance to the core team of equipment engineers
• Ensure alignment across fabrication modules, in particular, process and yield engineering
• Oversee the successful execution of the scale-up and ramp of fabrication capacity & capability

What you'll bring

• 10+ years of experience in FEOL semiconductor fabrication in equipment-focused roles
• Demonstrated deep expertise in one or more major FEOL modules such as  Litho, Etch, Metals, Cleans, and related metrology, with demonstrated leadership across multi-module environments
• Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams of engineers and maintenance technicians  
• Excellent communication, structured problem-solving, and team development skills, capable of setting expectations with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• BS/MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent).

It’s exciting if you also have

• Management of Vendor and related eco-systems, installation and quality new capacity, escalation SLAs, spare parts BOMs, total productive maintenance, reducing mean time to repair / failure  
• Proficiency in SPC (Statistical Process Control) and a deep understanding of how hardware variables (e.g., vacuum pressure, RF power, gas flow) directly impact Wafer Yield or optical performance. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.

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Accommodations

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