LFAB Yield Ramp (28nm) Branch Manager

Texas Instruments•Lehi, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Change the world. Love your job. TI is seeking a leader to work in a state-of-the-art, growing 300mm, 65nm, 45nm and 28nm analog and embedded wafer fab in Lehi, Utah. In this role you will be part of the factory leadership and lead the activities ramp our latest 28nm technology to yield entitlement. Primary responsibilities will include (a) ownership of parametric performance and yield improvement, (b) driving execution to enable yield entitlement (c) leading the yield ramp team, device improvement activities, integration projects to support increased yield and product performance, (d) working closely with the factory leadership team to meet strategic technology goals, (e) leading the factory in finding effective solutions to 28nm technology issues and yield improvement in a time constrained environment, (f) utilizing technical and practical experience to drive factory quality decisions and actions, (g) leveraging experience and management skills to ensure technology transfers and development meet commitments, (h) partnering with factory leadership to define and execute strategic roadmaps. As part of this role, you will have director level responsibilities and direct responsibility for continued improvement of the process integration team’s effectiveness. As the 28nm Yield Ramp Manager you are expected to be highly experienced in high volume yield ramps and process integration as you will be required to both drive decisions and coach factory team members at all levels in integration, project execution, and continuous improvement. You will be expected to present and show your progress to senior level TI leadership.

Requirements

Demonstrated Qualification: Effective director level leadership (experience leading managers and individual contributors): Defining and meeting aggressive goals, strategic and tactical execution, team development
Effective communication to senior management and overall organization
Strategic planning in a combined volume semiconductor manufacturing and new technology introduction environment
Leading technology development and transfer activities, both technical and execution
Day to day leadership in a fast paced, 24x7 manufacturing site with a rapidly changing environment.
Practical understanding of semiconductor device physics
Ownership of semiconductor device characterization and manufacturing parametric data, and yield.
Practical understanding of 28nm process integration
Experience in 28nm and below process technology nodes
General knowledge of unit process physics and manufacturing operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
Work effectively across organizational boundaries, fab sites, development teams, business units
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemistry or semiconductor specific solid state physics, applied physics or quantum mechanics
5 years of experience working in a high-volume semiconductor factory with expertise in semiconductor devices and transition of new technology from introduction to yield entitlement on schedule (high volume)
Experience in a high-volume semiconductor factory leading a technology to yield entitlement and/or leading a technology transfer.
5 years of leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemistry or semiconductor specific solid state physics, applied physics or quantum mechanics
Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interface with multiple organizations on a diverse team to accomplish goals
Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

Responsibilities

Deliver on an aggressive yield ramp schedule.
Leadership team member responsible for “24x7” volume manufacturing fabrication facility
Proactive alignment and communication with factory leadership team
Define and set yield ramp team goals to support factory level goals
Deliver on daily tactical program priorities (rapid learning execution)
Deliver on strategic factory priorities
Identify and drive longer term company technology and manufacturing group initiatives
Define, initiate and implement strategic initiatives to impact factory and TI technology and manufacturing group performance
Optimize the team and factory organization to its most effective state, with ongoing reassessment
Leadership in technology transfer and development activities including project execution, technical assessment, and communications
Plan effectively, drive schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple projects in parallel
Coach and develop leaders and team in technical understanding, management, and project execution
Lead and drive technical discussions around the performance of a broad portfolio of semiconductor components
Lead and drive technical discussions around the process integration at 28nm.
Lead and coach team in critical, high pressure, time constrained technical problem-solving activities
Clearly communicate technology and project status and actions to senior management and overall organization
Interface with multiple organizations on a diverse team to accomplish goals.