Senior Operations Manager, Wafer Fabrication, Raxium

Google•Fremont, CA

5d•$208,000 - $293,000

About The Position

As a Senior Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end operational leadership development of our compound semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. You will be a key leader, leading the execution of the entire flow from materials receipt to finished goods shipment; driving performance metrics; leading continuous improvement initiatives; and ensuring the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective production of our advanced display wafers. Google's Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and light-field display. With start-up roots and a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt next-generation display markets. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $208,000-$293,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial), Materials Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in operations leadership and scheduling within a wafer fabrication facility.
5 years of experience leading and managing operational teams in a production manufacturing environment.
Experience applying lean manufacturing, six sigma, or value stream mapping principles.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
Experience in managing the operational aspects of fabrication (fab) in the US or equivalent, including capacity planning and factory simulation within a high-mix/high-volume semiconductor environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, JMP) to drive data-based decisions for metrics and reporting.
Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its operational implementation for process monitoring and yield stability.
Excellent communication and change management skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for all production teams including Epitaxy, Fab, and Test.
Ensure execution against daily, weekly, and quarterly fab goals, including safety, quality, and output objectives.
Drive fab throughput maximization by conducting rigorous daily constraint mitigation activities for tools, labor, or material, identifying and resolving bottlenecks across entire production flow.
Direct all aspects of logistics, including inbound materials, shipping and receiving, and internal fab material movement, while implementing inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels for raw materials, consumables, and finished goods and mitigating obsolescence risk.
Define, track, and drive key operational metrics and reporting (e.g., OEE, cycle time, yield, WIP levels) and develop and present regular performance reports to executive leadership.
Lead lean manufacturing model within fab by mentoring teams to execute continuous efficiency improvement projects, reducing waste and improving cycle time.

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