Halo Industries
Equipment Engineering Manager (Player-Coach)
Santa Clara, California, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$185kDetected 10 days ago
LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringLean Manufacturing
Stay score
odds of building a lasting career here
59Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →Employer immigration record
from this employer's Department of Labor filings
Files H-1B transfers
1 transfer filing in the last year, covering 1 worker. Median labor-condition decision: 8 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.
Community outcomes
No reports yet — be the first to help the next applicant.
About the role
- 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.
- Primary Responsibilities 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.
Responsibilities
- Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to have
- 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.
- 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.
Compensation
- $160,000 - $185,000 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported.
Company info
- Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo received significant funding in 2024, paving the way for rapid expansion, strategic customer engagement, and the launch of volume manufacturing.
- The Opportunity We are seeking an Equipment Engineering Manager (Player-Coach) to lead, build, and work alongside our Equipment Engineering organization.
- We are seeking an Equipment Engineering Manager (Player-Coach) to lead, build, and work alongside our Equipment Engineering organization.
Apply directly at Halo Industries →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Halo Industries immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Halo Industries's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.