Staff / Principal Spares Engineer, Operations Central Team
Core
Lead and execute spares engineering programs and test wafer management to drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and quality in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
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
Required skills
Program management, data analysis, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, global strategy, supplier management, compliance documentation, cross-functional coordination, benchmarking, AI tool integration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and execute spares engineering programs to drive operational and cost efficiency; Analyze metrics and demand trends to identify improvement opportunities; Drive programs in a structured manner ensuring milestones are met; Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions; Develop and present program status updates to stakeholders; Support technical aspects for spares-related issues; Be a category leader for global spares lifetime and consumption reduction strategies; Coordinate with engineering teams to optimize test wafer usage and minimize waste; Monitor test wafer utilization trends and provide data-driven recommendations; Ensure proper documentation and compliance for test wafer transactions; Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams; Travel to multiple sites or supplier locations as required; Enable collaboration across stakeholders including central planning and fab planning teams; Lead analysis and benchmarking efforts with competitors from Spares and Test Wafer front; Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency.
Seniority
Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic scope
