Staff / Principal Spares Engineer, Operations Central Team
Core
Lead and execute spare engineering programs and test wafer management to drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and quality in semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Staff/Principal Spares Engineer (Operations)
Builds
Operational efficiency programs, test wafer utilization plans, and global spares strategies for semiconductor fabs.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Engineering program management, demand planning, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, supplier management, global strategy alignment, compliance documentation, benchmarking analysis
Preferred skills
Semiconductor wafer process knowledge, productivity concepts, test wafer usage protocols
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead and execute spare engineering programs to drive operational and cost efficiency; Analyze metrics and demand trends to identify improvement opportunities; Drive programs systematically to meet milestones and deliverables; Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions; Develop and present program status updates to stakeholders; Support technical aspects for spares-related issues and drive improvement through supplier collaboration; Be a category leader for global spares lifetime and consumption reduction strategies; Coordinate with engineering teams to optimize test wafer usage and minimize waste; Establish and maintain test wafer planning processes aligned with demand; Monitor test wafer utilization trends and provide cost-reduction recommendations; Ensure documentation and compliance for test wafer transactions; Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership; Travel to multiple sites or supplier locations as required; Enable collaboration across central planning, fab planning, and other central teams; Act as a central integration point for regional and functional alignment; Support global forums and program reviews for consistent execution; Lead analysis and benchmarking efforts with competitors from spares and test wafer fronts
Seniority
Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic scope
