Senior Director, Product Test

GlobalFoundries•Richardson, TX

About The Position

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Summary of Role: Develop, optimize and sustain Test Equipment & Process capability to meet operations goals Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager: •Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed • Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates • Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions • Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements • Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed. See description for career level for general proficiency levels pertaining to Job Complexity, Accountability, Relationship Focus, and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. These proficiency levels apply to all career levels. Some requirements may vary locally. The Senior Director of Product Test is a newly created leadership role within our Custom Silicon organization, responsible for establishing and overseeing all post-fabrication test and packaging operations for new custom silicon products. This role will drive the strategy and execution of post-fab activities – including wafer-level testing, test services, and final packaging – to ensure our custom silicon devices meet the highest standards of quality, yield, and reliability. The position requires a blend of strategic leadership, innovation in test methodologies, operational excellence, and close cross-functional collaboration. As the head of Product Test, this leader will play a pivotal part in accelerating time-to-market for our custom silicon solutions and in building a new business capability that is critical to the success and competitive advantage of the Custom Silicon division.

Responsibilities

Works on extremely complex problems where analysis of situations requires an evaluation of intangible factors and judgment, intuition and technical insight are required.
Exercises judgment in areas outside of broadly defined practices and policies in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
High level of geographic complexity.
Complexity of managing multiple products and services.
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Plans, directs and is accountable for all activities and results of a single function (or multiple smaller functions).
Function(s) represent a major segment of a division, country, strategic global account, major regional account or global corporate function.
Establishes organizational procedures and plans, consistent with corporate policy.
Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to corporate policy.
Provides leadership, direction and strategy development and makes final administrative or operational decisions within level of authority or, as applicable, recommends course of action on matters affecting the organization managed.
Work is performed without appreciable direction and is reviewed from a quarterly or fiscal year perspective.
Manages activities through subordinate managers, at least one of which is a position level 10.
Responsible for setting strategic direction for functions managed.
Ensures that overall budget and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
Recommends organization structure for area managed and develops performance standards for area managed.
Establishes standards and procedures for their areas managed.
Interacts regularly with Sr. Executives within their business unit or function and equivalent level managers across functions and regions concerning matters of significance to the company.
Influences senior executives within their region, function or business unit.
Requires functional expertise, knowledge of multiple functions, broad company knowledge and additional industry or business knowledge.