Project Manager

Exyte GmbH•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Project Manager will lead cross functional programs involving slurry chemical systems, wet bench equipment, and related semiconductor manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for driving project execution from concept through qualification, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, factory readiness, safety standards, and cost and schedule objectives. The ideal candidate has deep exposure to semiconductor wet processes, chemical delivery systems, equipment integration, and fab level operational constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or related discipline).
5+ years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing, preferably in wet processing, CMP slurry systems, or wet bench equipment or relating field.
Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects from initiation to release.
Strong understanding of semiconductor cleanroom operations, chemical safety, and equipment installation protocols.
Ability to work in a fast paced fab environment with multiple stakeholders.
Strong project planning and organizational skills
Technical problem solving and analytical thinking
Cross functional communication and leadership
Risk assessment and mitigation
Ability to interpret complex engineering documentation
Customer-centric mindset with high attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMP slurry distribution systems, filtration, mixing, and metrology.
Familiarity with wet bench configurations (manual, semi auto, fully automated) and semiconductor etch/clean processes.
PMP, Agile, or Lean certifications.
Strong vendor management and technical negotiation skills.
Background with facilities systems: chemical distribution, exhaust, ventilation, UPW, waste handling, and automation interfaces.

Responsibilities

Lead end to end project management for slurry chemical systems, wet benches, and wet process equipment deployments.
Develop project charters, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
Coordinate internal engineering, supply chain, chemical safety, facilities, and external OEM/vendor teams to ensure on time project delivery.
Drive equipment procurement, system configuration reviews, FAT/SAT processes, and tool installation readiness.
Oversee factory acceptance, site installation, commissioning, and qualification phases.
Act as the primary technical liaison between customers, process engineers, and OEM partners for all slurry, chemical delivery, and wet bench–related scopes.
Review and interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), chemical compatibility data, equipment specifications, and safety documentation.
Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting for chemical flow, filtration, recirculation, mixing, metrology, and wet process control issues.
Ensure system performance meets process parameters for cleaning, etching, CMP slurry distribution, and contamination control.
Facilitate communication across engineering, EH&S, procurement, facilities, operations, and quality teams.
Manage customer expectations, support technical presentations, and provide regular project status updates.
Work closely with vendor partners (wet bench OEMs, chemical suppliers, tool installers) to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
Ensure all project activities comply with semiconductor fab safety protocols, chemical handling guidelines, and environmental regulations.
Validate that wet bench and slurry systems meet UL, SEMI, FM, and internal fab standards.
Manage documentation: change notices, deviation reports, system turnover packages, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
Support continuous improvement and robust quality practices across equipment and chemical process integration.
Develop and manage capital and operational budgets for wet bench equipment, slurry distribution systems, facilities modifications, and contractor support.
Monitor spend, forecast cost-to-complete, and negotiate vendor contracts to maintain budget integrity.
Other duties as assigned