Director, Acoustic Engineering

Job Title

Director, Acoustic Engineering

June 10, 2025

Irvine, California

75596

Skyworks is seeking a Design For Manufacturing (DFM) Technical Director to lead the development and implementation of innovative design and manufacturing methodologies that enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. As a highly skilled and strategic technical leader, you have an affinity with innovative solutions which can be applied throughout development to high-volume manufacturing, ensuring seamless coordination across various departments in a multicultural environment with teams like R&D Engineers, Device, Process experts, Module Design Team, Program Management and Operations.

The DFM Technical Director will report directly to the head of the SAW Technology Team and drive the overall DFM Setup and Best Practices. This position is based in Irvine, California.

• Provide direction and guidance to cross‑functional teams to ensure DFM principles are integrated into all stages of the design and development process.
• Provide high‑level technical support to the quality team and contribute directly to customer relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in DFM methodologies, ensuring the latest best practices, tools, and technologies are leveraged.
• Develop and standardize processes to improve the interaction between design, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure seamless integration of DFM principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partner with procurement, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure that components and materials align with DFM objectives.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in DFM tools, software, and best practices, and provide guidance on their implementation.
• Conduct DFM analysis and reviews for new products, identifying potential manufacturing challenges and recommending design rules changes to enhance manufacturability.
• Oversee the implementation of simulation and validation tools to optimize the manufacturability of designs.
• Mentor and lead a team of engineers and DFM specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Provide training and support to teams on DFM best practices and methodologies.
• Collaborate and openly debate with team to manage projects, solve problems, discuss challenging issues, and learn more about critical issues as a group.
• Implement or improve solutions to minimize disruptions in the NTI workflow.
• Report and maintain knowledge on DFM status to executive leadership.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Material Science, Physics preferred.
• More than 15 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with a minimum of 10 years of leadership roles for a global semiconductor organization.
• Experience with CAD tools, manufacturing simulation software, and DFM analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Process Improvement Six Sigma, ideally Black Belt.
• Experience in Failure Analysis.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, both technical and interpersonal.
• Pragmatic and flexible attitude with a result‑ and data‑driven can‑do mentality.
• Works autonomously, well‑organized, with strong attention to detail, while setting high standards in all aspects of the work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $170,100 – $339,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include 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), among others.

Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at a