Manufacturing Operations Leader, Texas Institute for Electronics

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium focused on developing and executing a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap. TIE provides critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. With significant funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, TIE is at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes. This role is based in Austin, Texas, a vibrant and innovative city. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations of a semiconductor advanced packaging fabrication facility, with full accountability for wafer lot starts, cleanroom readiness, material flow, tool availability, and workforce execution. This role drives safe, disciplined, and high-yield manufacturing through rigorous operational controls, structured material and spares management, and tight coordination between production, engineering, facilities, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

• Ten years in semiconductor FAB or advanced packaging manufacturing.
• Five years leading 24/7 manufacturing or operations teams.
• Direct experience managing wafer lot starts and WIP control, cleanroom and gown room operations, and FAB material flow and logistics.
• Strong background in advanced packaging or back-end semiconductor operations.
• Deep understanding of FAB manufacturing flows and constraints, wafer lot control, dispatch rules, and MES logic, and advanced packaging integration steps.
• Working knowledge of AMHS and wafer handling systems, spares, BOMs, and preventive maintenance strategies, inventory control systems, and ERP integration.
• Expertise in SPC and yield management, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and cycle time analysis, ESD, contamination control, and cleanroom standards.
• Strong execution-focused leadership with operational rigor.
• Ability to manage high-mix, high-volume, and time-critical environments.
• Financial acumen for inventory, cost, and capacity optimization.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined in 22 CFR § 120.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant engineering or science stream.
• More than ten years in semiconductor FAB or advanced packaging manufacturing.
• More than five years leading 24/7 manufacturing or operations teams.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on engineering, facilities, supply chain, and customers.
• Data-driven problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage master wafer start plan and daily execution cadence, balance demand, capacity, engineering work, and maintenance windows, achieve committed output, cycle time, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Ensure shift staffing alignment with wafer start and production loads, guarantee gown room readiness for all shifts and contingency scenarios, and train and enforce cleanroom discipline and standard work.
• Ensure seamless lot movement with zero wafer loss or misprocessing, drive AMHS reliability and manual transport discipline, and minimize wafer handling defects and contamination risks.
• Ensure spares availability to meet tool uptime and production targets, drive cost discipline through optimized inventory management, and maintain accurate and audit-ready inventory logs and traceability.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, lot start predictability, and inventory optimization; apply structured root cause analysis (8D, FMEA) to recurring FAB issues.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager