onsemi · 8 hours ago
Fab Engineering Director- Lithography
Hopewell Junction, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $271K/yr
15+ years exponsemi is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. The Fab Engineering Director, Lithography, is responsible for leading and managing wafer fabrication engineering, operations, and maintenance to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives while driving continuous improvement in yield and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of module engineers and maintenance professionals across multiple fab areas
Develop and execute strategies to optimize fab operations, improve yield, reduce cycle time, and lower cost per wafer
Build a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across engineering and operations teams
Ensure stable, predictable fab operations through robust process control and equipment reliability programs
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and minimize unplanned downtime
Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and advanced automation initiatives
Partner with technology development teams to qualify new processes and integrate advanced technologies into production
Collaborate with product engineering to support new product introductions and resolve complex process/product interactions
Ensure engineering rigor in process development, qualification, and documentation to meet industry standards and customer requirements
Maintain compliance with company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental health and safety guidelines
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for yield excursions, equipment failures, and quality issues
Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and process stability
Implement and sustain 5S principles across all fab areas to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
Drive adherence to cleanliness standards critical for semiconductor manufacturing and contamination control
Support internal and external audits by maintaining documentation, readiness, and compliance with industry and customer requirements
Manage capital projects including equipment selection, installation, and qualification to meet capacity and technology needs
Oversee cross-functional teams for technology transfers and new product ramps, ensuring timelines and performance targets are achieved
Develop long-term strategies for fab capacity, technology roadmap alignment, and operational risk mitigation
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements across fab operations and maintenance
Provide regular updates to senior management on fab performance metrics and improvement initiatives
Facilitate strong communication between engineering, operations, maintenance, product engineering, and technology development teams
Achieve and sustain target wafer yield levels for all product lines; drive continuous improvement year over year
Reduce wafer cycle time to meet or exceed corporate benchmarks; maintain focus on incremental improvement
Deliver cost reduction initiatives aligned with annual business objectives
Maintain equipment availability at or above 90% for critical tools
100% compliance in internal and external audits with zero major findings; always maintain readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or related field
15+ years in semiconductor wafer fabrication, with at least 8 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in fab operations, module engineering, and maintenance management
Experience collaborating with technology development and product engineering teams on technology transfers and NPIs
Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to manage large, diverse teams
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Knowledge of semiconductor process technologies, equipment, and industry standards
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
onsemi
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Hassane El-Khoury
President, CEO & Board Member
Thad Trent
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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