Skyworks Solutions, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Wafer Foundry Engineering
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $384K/yr
15+ years expSkyworks Solutions, Inc. is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors powering the wireless networking revolution. The Senior Director, Wafer Foundry Engineering will lead technology development for all business units, focusing on roadmap alignment, technology enablement, and production readiness.
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Responsibilities
DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) for technology strategy to support all business units
Define, drive and execute long-term wafer technology roadmap aligned with product roadmaps. Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into strategic planning
Partner with DRIs from Business Units, Sourcing and Foundry to ensure that roadmap meets performance and cost goals
Perform rigorous technology benchmarking including development and evaluation of characterization vehicles. Present technology options to Business Units
Serve as the primary technical interface with foundry partners. Drive joint development programs to enable product leadership and manage relationships, including negotiating technical scope and engagement terms
Partner with design, layout, CAD, Product-Test Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Operations to perform end-to-end risk assessment and incorporate appropriate measures in New Technology Introduction (NTI) workflow. Execute NTI flawlessly to ensure smooth product ramps at marquis customers
Evaluate and qualify new foundry processes, modules, PDKs, and design enablement flows for advanced analog/RF requirements
Drive systematic yield improvements through root-cause analysis, process optimization, and cross-foundry initiatives
Lead, mentor, and grow teams consisting of Modelling and Process engineers
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, data-driven decision-making, accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement
Provide executive-level communication on technology risks, readiness, schedules, and performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field
15+ years of semiconductor technology experience, with at least 5 years in technical and/or organizational leadership roles
Proven success in delivering RF, analog/mixed-signal, advanced logic or specialty technologies into high-volume production
Expertise in semiconductor device physics and process integration
Ability to assess impact of technology on design parameters as well as chip-to-package interactions
Experience managing joint development programs
Strong analytical, decision-making, and project management skills
Excellent skills to communicate at executive, technical, and customer levels
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits
Access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option)
A 401(k) plan and company match
An employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave)
Participate in an incentive plan
Additional awards, including recognition and stock
Company
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1990-01-02IPO
Leadership Team
Kris Sennesael
Chief Financial Officer
Philip Carter
Chief Financial Officer
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