DIRECTOR, CHIPLETS/FCBGA INTEGRATION

Semiconductor Engineering; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor is seeking a Director, Chiplets and FCBGA to lead program management for advanced chiplet-based IC packaging in Tempe, AZ. You will interface with Tier 1 customers and Amkor’s R&D center in Korea, coordinating across R&D, Design, and Qualification teams to drive projects from development to production ramp.

This senior role requires 10+ years in semiconductor packaging, strong communication, and travel readiness to support global customers and collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Materials preferred, Master’s a plus).
• 10+ years in semiconductor package development, IC Packaging experience required.
• Understanding of IC package design environment and FCBGA tradeoffs.
• Knowledge of mechanical stress/strain and IC package warpage.
• Experience with reliability qualification procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 10–20% travel including domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate development activities with customers and Amkor’s R&D teams in Korea.
• Lead Tier 1 customer interface meetings and follow-up actions.
• Manage cross-functional teams to execute projects on time (R&D, Design, Characterization, Simulation).
• Oversee customer product management through development to initial production ramp.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Amkor is currently seeking a Director, Chiplets and FCBGA for our Tempe, AZ office. The primary function of this position is program management for development of advanced chiplet-based IC Packages including HDFO (High Density Fan-out) and other advanced IC Package constructions for Computing, Networking and Mobile market spaces. This person will be the primary interface with Tier 1 customers and Amkor’s leading edge R&D center in South Korea.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate development activities with customers, in conjunction with Amkor’s R&D development teams in Korea.
• Lead Tier 1 customer interface meetings, discussions and follow-up actions during the project development phase.
• Manage a cross-functional team with all Amkor resources as required to execute the project in a timely manner, including R&D, Design, Characterization and Simulation teams.
• Manage customer product management through the development phase and into initial production ramp.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science preferred. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor package development is required, with direct experience in IC Packaging.
• The qualified candidate understands the IC package design environment, and tradeoffs associated with package design during process development of FCBGA packages.
• A working knowledge of mechanical stress/strain and IC package warpage is required.
• Deep knowledge of IC packaging materials, failure modes and reliability qualification procedures is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.
• This position requires 10-20% travel including domestic and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in high-density fan-out (HDFO) or bridge-like chiplet module constructions, constraints and tradeoffs.
• Mechanical or Thermal simulation experience.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control.

Location

Tempe, AZ. This position has a hybrid schedule. Candidates must reside near the local Amkor office or be willing to relocate to be considered.

Amkor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.