Engineering Lead - AOI/Defect Metrology
About The Position
In this critical role you will be responsible for leading a small engineering team responsible for automated optical inspection and defect reduction activities within MACOM’s internal semiconductor fab. Responsibilities include oversight of MACOM’s overall AOI strategy, leadership of targeted defect reduction projects, and collaboration with the fab Process Integration team on yield improvement across all product lines. You will be expected to clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, engage and motivate engineering talent, define and set deliverables, plan resources, and achieve desired results. You will be expected to contribute technically, maintain an optimistic, can-do approach, and present status to executive level management. Excellent judgment, data savvy, and leadership are essential to success in this role. This position has 2 to 4 direct reports.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or similar
- Minimum of 15 years of semiconductor fab experience (Higher level degrees may be considered in lieu of work experience)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with automated defect inspection and other relevant metrology processes
- Expert knowledge of automated defect inspection tools and techniques, particularly in the context of RF/compound semiconductor device fabrication
- Proven track record of technical problem solving, including expertise with a broad range of data analysis and structured problem solving techniques
- Operate with a quality-centric mindset, understanding how to translate customer needs into appropriate screening approaches
- Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication across many process areas and device types
- Ability to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, high intensity environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities
- Ability to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, and also roll up sleeves, dig in and get the job done
- Remain industry informed, familiar with the latest technologies and industry trends
- Enjoy finding solutions to difficult problems
- US citizen or Permanent Resident (due to ITAR restrictions)
- Evidence of problem solving and a strong work ethic in a trusted team environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with OnTo/Rudolph AOI equipment and software (Discover/TrueADC) is a plus but not required
- Prior personnel management experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversight of MACOM’s overall AOI strategy
- Leadership of targeted defect reduction projects
- Collaboration with the fab Process Integration team on yield improvement across all product lines
- Clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities
- Engage and motivate engineering talent
- Define and set deliverables
- Plan resources
- Achieve desired results
- Contribute technically
- Maintain an optimistic, can-do approach
- Present status to executive level management
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
