Etched · 4 hours ago
Silicon Operations Program Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expEtched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. They are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Silicon Operations Program Manager to manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain processes for silicon wafers and advanced packaging.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain end-to-end production schedules for silicon wafers, interposers, and test/assembly, supporting phases from engineering builds to mass production
Coordinate with foundries, OSATs (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test providers), and internal stakeholders to ensure production milestones and quality goals are met
Collaborate with test engineering teams to coordinate ATE test program development, bring-up planning, and bench validation hardware readiness
Track and forecast capacity planning across all silicon manufacturing stages, including wafer fabrication, component procurement, assembly, and test
Manage the procurement, delivery, and scheduling of key silicon components (e.g., wafers, interposers, substrates) to ensure optimal time-to-market
Act as the operational lead between internal teams and suppliers, ensuring transparency and alignment across silicon, packaging, validation, and manufacturing
Prepare for mass production ramp by ensuring material readiness, test infrastructure availability, and logistic support to mitigate bottlenecks or delays
Build and maintain demand forecasts for silicon and related components, based on build plans, yield assumptions, validation schedules, and market dynamics
Share regular forecasts with supply chain partners and ensure proactive capacity allocation at foundries and OSATs
Generate and maintain detailed dashboards and reports to track schedule adherence, capacity utilization, inventory status, and delivery performance for executive and technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or operations within the semiconductor industry
Deep understanding of the silicon lifecycle: tape-out, fabrication, packaging, test, bring-up, and validation
Proven track record working with foundries (TSMC, Samsung, etc.) and OSATs (ASE, Amkor, JCET, etc.)
Willingness to travel up to 25% for onsite supplier engagement, engineering builds, and production ramp support
Strong understanding of: Silicon manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, dicing, bumping, CoWoS packaging, and testing
Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills or analytics tools
Experience with hardware validation cycles and managing silicon hardware logistics
Exceptional program management and organizational skills with the ability to handle complex timelines and interdependencies
Effective communicator and cross-functional leader across engineering, validation, and operations teams
Preferred
Experience working on advanced process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm)
Familiarity with ATE platforms (Teradyne, Advantest) and test program infrastructure
Prior experience managing silicon bring-up in hyperscale computing, AI/ML, or high-performance SoC environments
PMP certification or equivalent project/program management training
Familiarity with CoWoS or other 2.5D/3D packaging technologies
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$125.36MKey Investors
Primary Venture Partners
2024-06-25Series A· $120M
2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M
Leadership Team
Chris Zhu
Co-Founder
Robert Wachen
Co-Founder and President
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