Chief Process Technologist

The company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Senior Engineer. This position is critical in ensuring the robust manufacturing quality of integrated circuits, driving continuous process improvements, and supporting critical failure analysis activities.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IC manufacturing and wafer process technology, coupled with strong leadership and analytical skills. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating process improvement initiatives with foundries, ensuring the implementation of robust solutions that enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.

You will work closely with internal engineering, quality, and operations teams to identify, evaluate, and implement best-in-class manufacturing processes across the global foundry network. Your ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, exhibiting exceptional organizational and time management skills, is essential for success in this role.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field. With a minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing and development, you will possess a strong emphasis on wafer process and quality engineering.

We are looking for someone who is able to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. Your in-depth familiarity with various wafer fabrication processes, statistical process control (SPC), common data analysis techniques, and comfort in handling and interpreting large volumes of manufacturing data is necessary for this role.

You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, both internal and external.

• Action as the main technical point of contact and liaison for external foundry partners, addressing all production and engineering-related inquiries and issues.

• Lead and coordinate process improvement initiatives with foundries, ensuring the implementation of robust solutions that enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.

• Develop, implement, and maintain defined monitoring and review plans to ensure the stable and consistent manufacturing quality of all products.

• Support and coordinate comprehensive Failure Analysis (FA) and Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities with both foundries and internal Quality teams.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering, quality, and operations teams to identify, evaluate, and implement best-in-class manufacturing processes across the global foundry network.

This role requires a proactive approach, with a focus on identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to drive business outcomes.