Operations Lead Engineer N1

onsemi • Hopewell Junction, NY

5d • $110,700 - $188,100 • Onsite

About The Position

onsemi is seeking an Operations Lead — also known as Captain of the Ship (COS) — Who is responsible for executing tactical operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role ensures delivery targets are met by driving output, cycle time, and quality performance while maintaining operational continuity across multiple technologies and process areas. The COS collaborates across departments and shifts to maintain seamless 24/7 production capability and enable continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Technical, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field — OR 3 plus; years of semiconductor experience or Military Education.
• 3 plus years of leadership/management experience
• 3 plus years of experience in a 300mm manufacturing fab.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience applying manufacturing methodologies and principles (factory physics, manufacturing science, line management).
• Knowledge of Quality Control systems, Model-Based Problem Solving, and LEAN principles.
• Ability to learn complex systems and leverage them to optimize factory performance.

Responsibilities

• Partner across departments (Operations, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Module Engineering, Integration, etc.) to ensure performance of production, NPD, and development products.
• Lead benchmarking, copying, developing, implementing, and continuously improving operation standards, methodologies, and business processes.
• Identify and evaluate alternatives or contingencies to overcome start-up/ramp barriers.
• Collaborate with Site Leaders to manage resource interdependencies.
• Provide leadership to ensure cross-training and coverage across multiple technologies.
• Effectively communicate ideas — written and verbal — across all levels of the organization.
• Partner, influence, negotiate, and drive accountability across diverse functional teams in a dynamic environment.

What This Job Offers

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