Director of Advanced Packaging Process Engineering
About The Position
The Process Engineering Director is accountable for continuously optimizing manufacturing processes to achieve high efficiency, high yields, and low cost. The role leads and develops Process Engineering leaders and teams to strengthen capability, accountability, and execution across the organization. In close collaboration with the Advanced Technology Services and Advanced Packaging Development Teams, the director helps create new manufacturing processes and capabilities to enable production of next-generation products at SkyWater. The position is based at SkyWater's Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location. It requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to hold or obtain a U.S. government security clearance. The annual salary range is $184,400–$276,600; compensation depends on job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering; Materials Science; Physics; or another relevant engineering discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in semiconductor technology development, advanced packaging, and/or process integration.
- Proven track record of driving advanced packaging technology and/or semiconductor wafer-fab technology from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
- Expert knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes such as lithography, etch, deposition, and CMP, and/or advanced packaging technologies and formats such as FOWLP, FCBGA, SiP, RDL, 3DIC, and HBM.
- At least 5 years of management experience.
- Experience applying structured problem-solving methodology.
- Experience with Design of Experiments.
- Experience with automated fault detection and control systems (FDC).
- Positive interpersonal skills; highly energetic and self-motivated.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results.
- Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to hold or obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- MBA.
- Experience in Advanced Packaging.
- Direct experience with FOWLP, TSV, and bonding.
- Knowledge of SPC.
Responsibilities
- Define and refine a vision for the engineering team to create a purpose-driven, highly effective team.
- Build effective teams to solve complex problems.
- Lead, coach, and develop Process Engineering leaders to strengthen team capability, accountability, and execution.
- Attract top talent and build a pipeline of high-potential engineers for future growth.
- Ensure effective definition and deployment of KPIs and OKRs to achieve operational and enterprise objectives.
- Ensure collaboration within operations and with other business functions to achieve enterprise objectives.
- Ensure deployment and effective use of structured problem-solving methodologies to achieve effective root cause corrective action.
- Stay current on emerging technology trends so SkyWater is equipped with cutting-edge capabilities in process control, factory automation, and process development.
- Work with minimal supervision, balance competing priorities, and serve the needs of the enterprise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
- 401(k) match.
- Life insurance.
- Opportunity to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Mental health benefits.
- Vision insurance.
- Legal planning.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Benefit eligibility starting on day one.
- On-site fitness facility.
- On-site self-serve market.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
