Deputy Director Integration & Yield

Intro to GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor foundries and the only one with a truly global footprint spanning three continents. We manufacture complex, feature-rich integrated circuits that enable billions of electronic devices. At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow. Join us in changing the industry that is changing the world. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Why GF

Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.

Introduction:

We are seeking a high-impact Sr Manager/Deputy Director of Process Integration to provide strategic and operational leadership over technology development, yield management, and customer new product introductions (NPIs). This role is critical for managing a team of technical leaders and engineers, ensuring seamless inter-fab technology transfers, and driving continuous improvement activities to achieve superior product performance and business objectives across all derivative platform technologies.

Role and Responsibilities:

The role will assume accountability for the technical and managerial leadership of the Process Integration organization, with key responsibilities including:

Strategic Leadership & People Management

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of Managers and Engineers to support GlobalFoundries business objectives across all areas of derivative platform technology developments.

• Mentor and develop managers and engineers in both advanced technical expertise and essential managerial aspects.

Technology & Process Ownership

• Direct and own the development of unique modular processes and manage the full scope of technology and process transfers from IDM fabs or inter-fab partners.

• Spearhead process window widening, continuous improvement, and comprehensive yield improvement activities, ensuring successful volume ramp-up of new processes and technologies.

• Be the key stakeholder for all major technology milestones approval, including M5 (Process Frozen) and M6 (Risk Production).

• Manage and validate all significant process technology changes.

• Manage the Process Integration Consortium to ensure convergence and standardization of key process changes.

Business & Quality Accountability

• Be responsible for product life cycle deliverables from product qualification through risk production and high-volume manufacturing.

• Drive significant cost reduction initiatives for both Direct Material (DM) and Indirect Material (IDM) through process simplification and convergence efforts.

• Strategically interface with Customer Engineering to manage and prioritize external customer requirements and deliverables.

• Lead the Process Change Review Board and the Material Review Board.

• Responsible for wafer quality to conform to product requirements, with the authority to stop shipment and stop production to correct quality problems.

• Provide support and ensure adequate resources to comply with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHSS) requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s Degree in Microelectronics, Electrical/Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Science in Physics/Material Science, or a related field.

• At least 15 years of technical and supervisory experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

• Strong background in device physics and material science.

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in customer management.

• Exceptional leadership and motivational abilities, capable of guiding senior technical teams.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. 

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. 

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.