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Industrial Maintenance Manager

Hybrid in San Cristóbal de La Laguna·Full-time·Added today (last checked 21 Oct)

Wooptix

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours
Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree
Driving licence
Category B
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical, electronic) or a related field.

  • At least 2-3 years of experience leading industrial maintenance.

  • Expert knowledge of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance methodologies.

  • Proficiency in Spanish and English (reading, writing, and speaking).

  • Valid driving license (B).

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in team management or leadership.

  • Experience in cleanrooms or controlled environments (laboratories, pharma, healthcare, or similar), especially those comparable to semiconductor manufacturing.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent full-time contract.

  • 23 working days of vacation + 2 company holidays (December 24 and 31).

  • Competitive salary range.

  • Be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a startup spirit, where collaboration, innovation, and professional development are part of everyday life. You will be surrounded by highly qualified professionals in a dynamic and motivating environment, with multiple growth opportunities.

  • Our core values are the foundation that unites us and guides everything we do: Trustworthy, Resilient, Committed to Excellence, and Innovators by Instinct.

  • Development and growth: we offer continuous training and development opportunities within an expanding company.

  • Flexible schedule to support work-life balance: you can start your day between 7:00 and 10:00 and finish between 16:00 and 19:00. Additionally, we enjoy a condensed workday every Friday and during the summer months (July and August).

  • Private health insurance.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Specialist to lead maintenance activities at our semiconductor manufacturing operations at two locations on the island of Tenerife. This role will be responsible for defining and executing the maintenance strategy, developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability, and providing technical leadership to the maintenance technician team.

The selected candidate will play a key role in maximizing equipment availability, reducing operational risk, and supporting operational excellence in a critical manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead and guide a team of maintenance technicians.

  • Establish good maintenance practices and standard operating procedures.

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

  • Define maintenance schedules, task frequencies, spare parts needs, and resource allocation.

  • Drive reliability initiatives through data analysis and failure prevention methodologies.

  • Manage equipment lifecycle strategies, including obsolescence and replacement planning.

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and equipment efficiency improvement.

  • Manage and define interactions with equipment suppliers and external service providers.

  • Supervise and execute regulatory maintenance inspections (OCA).

  • Ensure maintenance procedures comply with cleanroom requirements and semiconductor industry standards.

  • Promote a strong safety and quality culture within maintenance operations.

  • Ensure good warehouse management practices within the company.

  • Other related tasks.

  • Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

  • Define processes for the standardization and unification of the company's way of working.

About Wooptix

Wooptix is an innovative company in semiconductor wafer metrology that offers the fastest and most precise inline measurements, with the highest lateral resolution on the market. Thanks to the use of wavefront phase imaging (WFPI), a proprietary technique derived from research in adaptive optics, its systems measure the shape, uniformity, nanotopography, and roughness of the entire wafer in a single image. It is currently deploying solutions across various clients in Asia, Europe, and North America.

In addition to its resistance to vibrations and its ability to adapt to user needs, these systems are highly valuable for measuring the shape and nanotopography of the wafer in a single capture.

Our mission

We design and develop disruptive metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry, offering unprecedented resolution and precision with the highest throughput (throughput) in the sector.

About Wooptix

Wooptix is a deep-tech company specializing in semiconductor metrology, developing innovative wavefront phase imaging technology used in the semiconductor industry. The company provides advanced measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, leveraging its proprietary technology to offer high-precision inspection and metrology tools. Wooptix operates at the intersection of physics, optics, and data science, serving a global clientele in the semiconductor sector.

Wooptix is headquartered in Tenerife, Spain, and has a strong presence in the Canary Islands, with additional operations in the semiconductor industry hubs. The company is known for its R&D-driven culture, attracting international talent in engineering, physics, and software development. For international professionals, Wooptix offers the unique opportunity to work in a cutting-edge technology field while living in a unique location like Tenerife, with a growing team and a focus on innovation.

Industry
Semiconductor Metrology
Founded
2010
Employees
50–200
Headquarters
Tenerife, Spain
In Spain
Tenerife

Good to know if you are moving

  • Wooptix is headquartered in Tenerife, Spain, offering a unique lifestyle in the Canary Islands with a mild climate and a growing tech ecosystem.
  • The company is a spin-off from the University of La Laguna, indicating a strong connection to local research and development.
  • Wooptix operates in the semiconductor industry, which is a global and high-tech sector, providing opportunities for international collaboration.
  • The company has a multicultural work environment, with employees from various countries, making it welcoming for international professionals.
  • Tenerife offers a lower cost of living compared to mainland Spain and other European tech hubs, while still providing a high quality of life.
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