Senior Product Engineering Manager

Skywater•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SkyWater is hiring a Senior Product Engineering Manager for our Austin, TX site. This role involves managing the Wafer Inspection and Defect Density team, which is responsible for operations and applications, line health monitoring, and baseline defect improvement. The manager will lead a team of engineers, section managers, operators, and technicians, utilizing structured problem-solving methods to enhance yield and quality. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, responding to defect events, implementing risk-based monitoring, collaborating with vendors, and mentoring leaders. The role also requires defining and executing long-term strategy for the group, resolving technical and personnel issues, and fostering a positive and high-performance environment.

Requirements

A technology-related BS degree.
10 years relevant experience in the semiconductor industry.
Experience with semiconductor manufacturing and unit process modules, operations and engineering management, defect metrology, yield modeling, physical/elemental analysis, and 6-sigma methods.
Track record of formal high-performance team leadership, including goal management, planning, group development, budgeting, performance reviews, hiring/termination, and cross-functional collaboration.
High internal drive with the ability to own, prioritize and perform under pressure.
Possession of high integrity, accountability, good work ethic, respect for people, and ability to handle conflicts, inspire, develop, empower, and motivate.
Positive demeanor in tough, demanding environment.
Demonstrated good communication and audience-targeted presentation skills to higher level management up to EVP.
Developed skills in: Goal setting and project management, Critical thinking and problem solving, Communication and Presentations, Innovative thinking, Proactiveness and multitasking, Risk management, Mentoring, Strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Manage the Wafer Inspection and Defect Density team for the Austin site.
Lead a team of engineers, section managers, operators and technicians.
Utilize structured problem solving methods (8D, DMAIC, …) to lead or participate in cross functional teams that enhance yield and quality.
Drive continuous improvement activities to streamline operations and improve key defect metrics.
Respond quickly and decisively to defect events and excursions to minimize impact, and drive comprehensive corrective and preventative actions.
Implement risk-based monitoring regimes to prevent or minimize events through early detection.
Collaborate with vendors and internal maintenance teams to meet equipment uptime goals.
Mentor leaders and develop them where needed.
Define and execute long term strategy for the group (tool and systems roadmap, cost, support needs, organization, staffing, succession planning, key metrics, projects, global benchmarking, collaboration, etc.).
Resolve technical and personnel-related issues within the team.