Equipment Engineering Manager, Halo Agencies

Player-Coach

$160-185k

+ Annual Bonus Plan eligible & Stock Option Plan

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Santa Clara, CA

Laser-based hardware systems for fabrication

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Laser-based hardware systems for fabrication

21-100 employees

B2BEnterpriseManufacturingDeep Tech

Be an early applicant

$160-185k

+ Annual Bonus Plan eligible & Stock Option Plan

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Santa Clara, CA

21-100 employees

B2BEnterpriseManufacturingDeep Tech

Company mission

To help manufacturers to drastically reduce waste, improve quality, and enable next-generation technologies.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline
7+ years of hands-on semiconductor or advanced capital equipment engineering experience
2+ years of technical team leadership, supervisory, or management experience (player-coach mindset essential)
Demonstrated expertise in reading schematics, debugging electro-mechanical systems, vacuum/gas systems, or automated processing tools on the shop floor
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply

Desirable

Experience in high-growth startup or pilot-to-volume manufacturing scale-up environments
Hands-on experience with Wafer Grinding, CMP, PVD, Wet Benches, Metrology, or Laser Processing equipment
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, 8D/FMEA, and SOP creation

What the job involves

We are seeking an Equipment Engineering Manager (Player-Coach) to lead, build, and work alongside our Equipment Engineering organization
As we scale volume manufacturing for our Stanford-backed laser slicing technology, this role requires a unique balance of strategic technical leadership and direct, hands-on execution
You will not just manage from a desk—you will lead from the factory floor, driving equipment reliability, leading complex tool debugs, qualifying new equipment, and setting up preventive/predictive maintenance systems from the ground up
Hands-On Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical escalation point for complex diagnostic, electro-mechanical, vacuum, precision motion, and laser/optical system troubleshooting on the floor
Team Building & Coaching: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Equipment Engineers and Technicians. Lead by example on the floor, fostering a culture of technical rigor, safety, and continuous improvement
Tool Qualifications & Installs: Directly lead and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), IQ/OQ/PQ, and release of new or upgraded manufacturing tools
Maintenance & Reliability Infrastructure: Build preventive (PM), predictive (PdM), and spare parts management systems from scratch to optimize OEE, MTBF, and MTTR
Root Cause Analysis: Drive structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, FMEA) to solve recurring equipment failures and yield loss
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with Process Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Executive Leadership to hit aggressive production milestones safely and cost-effectively

Our take

Halo Industries is changing how semiconductors are made with its new laser technology. Its focus is on producing silicon carbide wafers, though it also works with other advanced materials like silicon, sapphire and gallium nitride.

Halo's tools are designed to make the process faster, more precise and higher quality. Its laser processing improves material quality and cuts costs, helping to solve supply chain issues. It also allows for new types of devices, making Halo a key player in the semiconductor industry.

Securing substantial funding in 2024, Halo is ready to expand its market and further advance its technology. With this financial support, the company is well-positioned to drive innovation and lead the way in semiconductor manufacturing, marking an exciting new chapter for the sector's future.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (1 round)

Jul 2024

$80m

SERIES B

Total funding: $80m

Company benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

Company HQ

Santa Clara, CA

Leadership

Andrei Iancu

(Founder & CEO)

Graduated from Stanford University with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Previously worked as a Research/Teaching Assistant at Stanford University and as an Engineer/Scientist and Software Engineer at The Boeing Company.

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