Senior Supervisor, Maintenance Engineering at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities Management, Team Leadership, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Process Utility Systems, HVAC Systems, Building Automation Systems, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Safety Culture, Continuous Improvement, Cleanroom Standards, Risk Management, Emergency Response

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Facilities Supervisor to support our semiconductor manufacturing operations by ensuring reliable and safe operation of all facility systems across a multi-building, campus-style environment. This role is critical in maintaining uptime for manufacturing, overseeing cleanroom-supporting utilities, and leading a team of technicians and contractors. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with deep technical knowledge of complex facility systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process support infrastructure specific to semiconductor environments. Leadership & People Management Lead a team of 12-15 facilities technicians and specialists, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management. Ensure the team is trained and aligned with the operational requirements of a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing environment. Manage staffing schedules and priorities to maintain uninterrupted facility and process utility support. Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Facilities Operations & Technical Oversight Supervise daily operations and preventive maintenance for all site utilities supporting cleanroom manufacturing. Ensure uptime and compliance of critical building systems including: HVAC systems supporting cleanroom pressurization and temperature/humidity control Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, and Cooling Towers Air Compressors and Vacuum Systems DI/RO Water and Process Water Cooling Systems Chemical Treatment and Wastewater Neutralization Systems Electrical Distribution including backup generators and UPS systems Steam Systems, Plumbing, and Roof Maintenance Monitor system performance and manage troubleshooting efforts for rapid resolution of issues that may impact manufacturing. Building Management Systems (BMS) & Automation Operate and manage enterprise-level Building Automation Systems (BAS), such as: Automated Logic Controls (ALC) Cimplicity Or equivalent large-scale platforms Use BAS tools to trend data, optimize system efficiency, and detect faults proactively. Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support facility-related project needs and process improvements. Communication, Reporting, & Compliance Communicate effectively across departments, from technicians to executive leadership, to ensure alignment and transparency. Generate and present facility status reports, trend analysis, and operational updates using: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams Track work orders, PM schedules, and corrective actions using CMMS or similar platforms. Ensure all activities comply with environmental regulations, EHS standards, and industry codes (NFPA, NEC, etc.). Qualifications Required: 5–8 years of facilities management experience in a semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or cleanroom-intensive environment. 2+ years of team leadership experience. Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process utility systems supporting semiconductor operations. Experience with critical systems including chillers, boilers, compressors, vacuum systems, chemical distribution, electrical distribution, and process cooling. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or related field. Experience with IFM providers and associated processes KPI’s and SLA;s. Experience with Building Automation Systems (e.g., ALC, Cimplicity, or similar). Familiarity with cleanroom environmental controls and FM standards for microelectronics manufacturing. Knowledge of facilities risk management and emergency response protocols. Trade licenses or technical certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical, CFM, or PMP) are a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or hazardous chemicals; extreme outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is often high. The position requires: On-Site only with occasional off-hours support for critical infrastructure and emergency response. Must be able to access cleanroom-support spaces, utility chases, rooftops, and mechanical rooms. May require occasional lifting, ladder use, or PPE depending on area access. Capable of respirator certification. Capable of SCBA and confined space authorized entrant, attendant, entry supervisor, and rescue service. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 01-01-2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update. #LI-BL1 Compensation & Benefits Details An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future. If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

Responsibilities

The Senior Facilities Supervisor will oversee the reliable and safe operation of facility systems in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This includes managing a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining uptime for critical systems.