Manager, Technical Project / Program Management – SmartStart Mayan Automation
About The Position
The SPG Mayan Automation – Engineering Manager leads Mayan-based automation initiatives that support tool installation and the warranty phase. The role partners closely with SPG BU Intelligence, Engineering, Quality, and Field organizations, combining technical leadership with program execution to improve installation consistency, reduce warranty exposure, and scale automation across factory and field operations. The manager leads engineers responsible for Mayan automation programs across SPG business units and owns end-to-end delivery of installation and warranty automation, from identifying problems through deployment and benefits realization. The role develops and improves test plans, Mayan scripts, diagnostics, and troubleshooting workflows; advances test automation, modular testing, and standardization; supports SmartStart automation; and tracks savings and continuous-improvement outcomes. The position also manages program plans, risks, dependencies, schedules, deliverables, and KPIs, while communicating status and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership. It supports installation readiness and adoption across factory and field teams, provides training and knowledge-transfer materials, and may engage at customer sites to assess installation risks and requirements. Travel of 10–30%, including international travel, is expected; the additional information section lists travel as 10% of the time. The role is based in Austin, Texas, and is relocation eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5–7 years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing, installation, or field support.
- Experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor capital equipment systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process subsystems.
- Demonstrated interest in test automation and efficiency improvement.
- Experience with system installation, testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and operational systems such as SAP, iOMS, Smart Factory, Mayan, or equivalent platforms.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Proven project and program execution discipline.
- Structured problem solving and root-cause analysis skills.
- Clear, effective communication across matrixed and cross-functional organizations.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Customer-focused mindset and strong orientation toward continuous improvement.
- Willingness to travel 10–30%, including international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Semiconductor or capital equipment experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop engineers responsible for Mayan automation programs across SPG business units, aligning work with business priorities and installation and warranty objectives.
- Own end-to-end execution of Mayan automation for installation and warranty programs, from problem identification through deployment and benefits realization.
- Partner with BU Intelligence and Install/Warranty stakeholders to identify installation pain points, warranty drivers, repeat nonconformances, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Oversee development and continuous improvement of test plans, Mayan scripts, diagnostics, and troubleshooting workflows to improve system reliability and reduce field labor.
- Drive test automation, modularization, and standardization of testing, execution, and reporting.
- Support and scale SmartStart automation initiatives to improve installation consistency, quality, and cycle time.
- Track savings, benefits realization, and continuous-improvement metrics.
- Develop and manage end-to-end program plans, including scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
- Define, track, and report KPIs such as installation efficiency, defect escapes, repeat issues, and warranty cost trends.
- Provide installation-readiness support and lead program adoption and usage tracking across factory and field teams.
- Enable field success through training materials, documentation, and structured knowledge transfer.
- Participate in customer-site engagements as needed to assess installation risks and customer-specific requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
- Relocation eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
