Industrial Engineer

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jireh Semiconductor, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize fab operations by analyzing capacity, constraints, WIP flow, and equipment performance.

You will drive data-based improvements, maintain line balance, and develop production strategies to meet customer demand, improve cycle time, and maximize fab efficiency and profitability. The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with data tools;

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor / Master Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operation Research, Management Science or related field.
• 1–3 years of working experience, preferably in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL/Postgres, VBA, and Power BI is a significant plus.
• Experience with data visualization, database querying, statistical analysis, or process modeling is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Sets daily fab tactics by reviewing prior-day performance, identifying key tool groups and constraints, and defining action items to support production targets.
• Analyzes and optimizes equipment capacity by modeling theoretical and practical capacity, including equipment availability, utilization, productivity, and tool efficiency.
• Monitors fab loading, WIP, and wait time to identify potential bottlenecks, capacity gaps, and other issues; recommends actions to maintain line balance.
• Owns IE projects for assigned production area(s), identifying constraints and opportunities and driving improvement initiatives with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Analyzes production constraints and capacity requirements to optimize fab utilization, throughput, and overall operational efficiency.
• Develops and maintains analytical models, databases, dashboards, and spreadsheets to support capacity planning, production decisions, and tracking of key business intelligence (BI) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provides data-driven recommendations to management on capacity, loading, WIP, bottlenecks, and production priorities.
• Identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement to improve data visibility, decision-making efficiency, and IE productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor / Master in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Power BI

VBA

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Jireh Semiconductor in Hillsboro, OR is looking for an Industrial Engineer to support our busy fab operations.This person will be responsible for optimizing fab operations by analyzing capacity, constraints, WIP flow, and equipment performance. Drives data-based improvements, maintains line balance, and develops production strategies to meet customer demand, improve cycle time, and maximize fab efficiency and profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Sets daily fab tactics by reviewing prior-day performance, identifying key tool groups and constraints, and defining action items to support production targets.
• Analyzes and optimizes equipment capacity by modeling theoretical and practical capacity, including equipment availability, utilization, productivity, and tool efficiency.
• Monitors fab loading, WIP, and wait time to identify potential bottlenecks, capacity gaps, and other issues; recommends actions to maintain line balance.
• Owns IE projects for assigned production area(s), identifying constraints and opportunities and driving improvement initiatives with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Analyzes production constraints and capacity requirements to optimize fab utilization, throughput, and overall operational efficiency.
• Develops and maintains analytical models, databases, dashboards, and spreadsheets to support capacity planning, production decisions, and tracking of key business intelligence (BI) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provides data-driven recommendations to management on capacity, loading, WIP, bottlenecks, and production priorities.
• Identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement to improve data visibility, decision-making efficiency, and IE productivity.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Minimum Bachelor / Master Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operation Research, Management Science or related field.
• 1–3 years of working experience, preferably in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL/Postgres, VBA, and Power BI is a significant plus.
• Experience with data visualization, database querying, statistical analysis, or process modeling is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

*Pay range listed in this job posting is an estimate only, and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of pay for any specific employee future or past. Offers made are always dependent upon actual experience, education and other factors. Depending upon experience, candidates may receive an offer for a position level lower or higher than that listed, i.e. application to a Senior level position does not guarantee an offer of Senior title.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is committed to excellence in design, manufacturing, and responsiveness to our customers through the continued development of new technologies, products and innovative solutions. We bring to the market devices designed to benefit our customers by meeting their product specific needs. Our mission is to bring value to our customers, shareholders and employees.

AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including but not limited to portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment.

Jireh Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd., is the in-house wafer fab for AOS and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

EEO Statement:

Jireh Semiconductor prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.