DEPARTMENT MANAGER (DESIGN)
Core
Lead sustaining product engineers to ensure the health of released wafer/foundry-based products and power modules in high-volume production across wafer fab, module assembly, and production test.
Role type
Senior Manager, Sustaining Product Engineering
Builds
Stable manufacturing, continuous yield, quality, and cost improvement for power modules and foundry-based products.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing (wafer fab, assembly, test)
Required skills
Data analytics (SPC, yield/parametric analysis, trend/correlation), Root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), Team leadership, ATE and production test methodologies, Yield analysis and failure analysis, Cross-functional collaboration, OSAT and external manufacturer management, Change management (PCN/ECO), Manufacturing flow knowledge (wafer, assembly, test)
Preferred skills
Power module packaging (IGBT/SiC/GaN), Module assembly processes, Foundry interface experience, Data visualization tools (JMP, Spotfire, Python/SQL, Power BI/Tableau), Test conversion strategy, Automotive/industrial reliability requirements
Technologies
ATE platforms, SPC systems, Data analytics platforms (JMP, Spotfire, Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau), Test handlers/load boards
Responsibilities
Lead product engineers in resolving production issues (yield excursions, test escapes, reliability), Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions, Monitor product KPIs and drive improvements, Establish product health dashboards and KPIs, Drive yield improvement and cost optimization, Own product-side execution of production test, Manage foundry/OSAT/assembly partners, Manage reliability and change management (PCNs, ECOs), Build and mentor the engineering team
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership