Director of Advanced Packaging Process Engineering

Our Process Engineering Director is accountable to ensure the Process Engineering Team is continuously optimizing our manufacturing processes to be highly efficient with high yields and low cost. This role is also responsible for leading and developing Process Engineering leaders and teams to strengthen capability, accountability, and execution across the organization. In addition, they will closely collaborate with the Advanced Technology Services and Advanced Packaging Development Teams to create new manufacturing processes and capabilities, enabling the next generation of exciting new products to be manufactured at Sky Water.

• Define and refine a vision for the engineering team to create a purposefully driven, highly effective team
• Build effective teams to solve complex problems
• Lead, coach, and develop Process Engineering leaders to strengthen team capability, accountability, and execution
• Attract top talent and build pipeline of high potential engineers for future growth
• Ensure effective definition and deployment of Key Performance Indices (KPI’s) and Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s) to achieve operational and enterprise objectives
• Ensure collaboration within operations and other business functions to achieve enterprise objectives
• Ensure deployment and effective use of structured problem‑solving methodologies to achieve effective Root Cause Corrective Action
• Stay current on emerging technology trends to equip Sky Water with cutting‑edge capabilities in process control, factory automation, and process development
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the enterprise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education: B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant engineering discipline. MBA preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years experience in semiconductor technology development, advanced packaging and/or process integration
• Experience in Advanced Packaging preferred
• Proven track record of driving advanced packaging technology and/or semiconductor wafer fab technology from R&D to high‑volume manufacturing
• Expert knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes (Litho, Etch, Deposition, CMP, etc.) and/or advanced packaging technologies and formats (FOWLP, FCBGA, SiP, RDL, 3
  
  DIC, HBM). Direct experience with FOWLP, TSV, bonding preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience
• Experience with application of structured problem‑solving methodology
• Experience with Design of Experiments
• Experience with automated fault detection and control systems (FDC)
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self‑motivated
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs
• Knowledge of SPC preferred

US Citizenship

Required:

This position will require holding, or ability to obtain, a U.S. government security clearance.

The annual salary range for this role is $184,400 – $276,600. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job‑related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Sky Water offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. Compensation includes competitive salary and participation in incentive plans, as well as 401(k) match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase Sky Water stock at a discounted rate. Additional benefits include medical, dental, mental health, vision, legal planning, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, on‑site fitness facility, and on‑site self‑serve market.

Sky Water complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952‑851‑5200 or Recr

EOE, including disability/vets