Director, Process Engineering (AI)

SBT; Biella; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A dynamic semiconductor startup is seeking a Head of Process Engineering to facilitate the transition of innovative R&D technologies into production. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and ensure seamless scaling of production. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in semiconductor processes, demonstrating a strong capability to drive technological advancements.

Competenze

• 5+ years in semiconductor process engineering.
• Experience in startup environments required.
• Proven track record of scaling technologies.

Mansioni

• Lead optimization of front-end wafer engineering strategies.
• Drive collaboration between R&D, operations, and manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership across process areas.

Conoscenze

Process Engineering

Team Management

Technical Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

R&D to Production Scaling

Formazione

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Applied Physics

Descrizione del lavoro

SBT is the exclusive executive recruiting firm for this confidential position.

Company Overview

This semiconductor startup is seeking a Head of Process Engineering to lead the transition of cutting-edge R&D technologies into mid-scale front-end wafer production. This leadership role is at the intersection of innovation and execution, critical to the company’s next phase of growth.

The ideal candidate has these 3 distinct qualities in their background :

Has scaled a complex technology from prototype / R&D, to small / mid-size production

Has led / managed teams >

10 (ideally 20+) and has proven experience building an organization to a critical mass.

Has remained highly technical and “hands on” even in their leadership capacity.

Role

Lead the development and optimization of front-end wafer process engineering strategies, supporting the transition from R&D prototypes to mid-scale production environments

Drive cross-functional collaboration between R&D, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless technology scale-up and process integration

Define and implement robust process control methodologies and yield improvement initiatives to support manufacturing ramp-up

Provide technical leadership across a broad range of process areas, ensuring flexibility and innovation remain central to scaling efforts

Build, mentor, and guide a high-performing engineering team capable of supporting both research-focused development and volume-oriented manufacturing

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in semiconductor process engineering, with a strong track record of scaling technologies from R&D to production

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related field is highly preferred

Demonstrated experience in startup or early-stage environments is required

Deep understanding of front-end wafer development processes, with the ability to lead across a range of process engineering disciplines

Onsite presence is required to support close collaboration with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams