Procurement à Singapour

Senior Manager, Head of Production Group (APDC)

Apply locations Singapore,SGP time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R2513202

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore,SGP

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and establish a group of engineers to establish pilot production line and associated operations, tools, MES system from scratch.
• Establish pilot production line key performance indices and report out status on a periodic basis to key stakeholders.
• Responsible for day-to-day management and operations of pilot production line and resources including manpower, tools, systems to ensure uptime, wafer runs are meeting requirements.
• Responsible to lead and manage forecast/demand planning, production schedule run and capacity in pilot production line and ensure meeting demand, outputs and timeline.
• Ensure processes, test vehicles developed from R&D are successfully transferred to pilot production line.
• Lead and manage productivity improvement efforts in existing line and future line to identify gaps and drive actions to close them.
• Lead a yield management and improvement efforts to ensure meeting targets in terms of wafer/lot/line yield.

Material, Equipment Selection and Procurement: Working with material, equipment engineers and vendors to select and procure the necessary tools and equipment for the fab. This involves evaluating equipment specifications, negotiating contracts, managing the procurement process, and overseeing the installation and setup of the equipment.

Process Development and Optimization: Coordinating with process engineers to develop and optimize the manufacturing processes for the new fab. This includes understanding the device requirements, conducting experiments, making process adjustments, and ensuring the desired performance and yield are achieved.

Production Planning and Scheduling: Developing production plans and schedules to optimize fab utilization and meet customer demand. This involves analyzing capacity, prioritizing orders, coordinating with supply chain teams, and ensuring efficient production flow.

Quality Assurance and Control: Implementing quality management systems and procedures to ensure consistent and reliable manufacturing. This includes establishing quality control measures, conducting inspections and audits, and implementing corrective actions to address any quality issues.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. This involves implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, providing employee training, and maintaining documentation to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fab operation efficiency, productivity, and quality. This involves analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, implementing process optimizations, and fostering a culture of innovation and learning.

Team Management and Leadership: Building and leading a skilled team of engineers, technicians, and operators to ensure smooth fab operation. This includes recruiting and training personnel, setting performance goals, providing guidance and support, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, equipment engineers, supply chain, and customer support teams, to ensure effective collaboration, alignment, and communication throughout the fab operation.

Requirements

• At least 10 to 15 years of semiconductor wafer fab production experience.
• Strong organization, management, communication skills with attention to details.
• Experienced as people and team management will be essential.
• Experienced in setting up pilot production from scratch or transferred technology from site to site and ramp from pilot to production will be advantageous.
• Experience in managing multiple projects within scope, budget, and timeline with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrate ability and experience to work, solve complex problems and drive projects to end goals completions.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in STEM disciplines e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering.

Work Location:

• Science Park II

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.