Sr. Director, Operations and Engineering

Based out of our Austin, Texas wafer fabrication facility and reporting to the Site General Manager; the Sr. Director of Operations will be responsible for directing all Fab Operations, ensuring that all aspects of wafer production, including processes, support systems and equipment/tools, operate in an efficient and effective manner. This includes continuous improvement of fab operations up-time, production cycle time, yield, and operational productivity. This position will lead the manufacturing team including process engineers, equipment engineers, tool operators, and equipment maintenance technicians and is responsible for all aspects of production. Promote benchmark Safety and Quality in all aspects of the operation.

Job description:

In your new role you will:

• As part of the Infineon Technologies senior leadership team in Austin, the Sr. Director of Operations will be an active contributor to both strategic and tactical needs supporting business development and business operations teams.
• Review tool set and setup acquisition process to facilitate the implementation of chosen technologies.
• Execution of Unit Process Development supporting the Process Technology Roadmap for the site.
• Establish mechanisms for process technology development or transfer from other factories.
• Manage key subcontractor relationships with various suppliers that support fab operations including but not limited to tools, materials, chemicals, gases, etc.
• Interface with industry, universities and national laboratories to be up to date with latest developments and to created pipelines for key talent. Forecast and track fab operation costs and keep costs under control and within budget.
• Implement a culture of continuous operational improvement within the Fab Operations team. Other duties as assigned.

Your Profile:

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of management experience, ideally in semiconductor fab operations.
• Experience in leading large organizations
• A strong leader than can effectively communicate to create a strong team environment, inspire excellence, and followership
• A promoter of cross functional collaboration and leadership, fostering a positive and cohesive team across the site
• Strong and passionate in both semiconductor process technology and operations

Why Us:

Part of your life. Part of tomorrow.Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer, and greener. Our solutions for efficient energy management, smart mobility, and secure, seamless communications link the real and the digital world.
Spansion LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Talent Network by phone at (408) 503-2194.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents .

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Infineon is requiring all new U.S. employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

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