Industrial Engineer

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support semiconductor manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining factory performance models, identifying capacity constraints, and driving improvements in cycle time and throughput.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, equipment maintenance, and planning teams to optimize resource use and meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility in Industrial Engineering, manufacturing engineering, or factory operations support.
• Experience with capacity planning, cycle time analysis, factory performance metrics, and bottleneck management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering analysis tools used to evaluate manufacturing performance.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) such as PROMIS or similar fab systems.
• Experience with factory simulation, tool modeling, or capacity planning tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, and advanced scheduling/dispatching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve factory capacity models to support short-term production planning and long-range manufacturing strategy.
• Analyze factory loading, utilization, and bottlenecks to ensure optimal use of manufacturing resources.
• Perform cycle time analysis and modeling to identify improvement opportunities and support operational decision-making.
• Monitor and report key factory performance metrics, including throughput, utilization, availability, and work-in-process levels.
• Support line balancing and dispatching strategies to improve flow and reduce cycle time.
• Identify capacity constraints and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to implement solutions.
• Provide analytical support for capital planning and equipment capacity requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on factory productivity and efficiency.
• Develop clear analyses and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to operations leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

The Industrial Engineer will support semiconductor manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining factory performance models, identifying capacity constraints, and driving improvements in cycle time and throughput. This role partners closely with manufacturing, process engineering, equipment maintenance, and planning teams to ensure factory resources are effectively utilized to meet production targets and long-term business objectives. The successful candidate will apply Industrial Engineering principles to analyze manufacturing performance, support capacity planning, and implement operational improvements that enhance factory efficiency and output.

This Job Is For You If:

• You can develop, maintain, and improve factory capacity models to support short-term production planning and long-range manufacturing strategy.
• You can analyze factory loading, utilization, and bottlenecks to ensure optimal use of manufacturing resources.
• You can perform cycle time analysis and modeling to identify improvement opportunities and support operational decision-making.
• You can monitor and report key factory performance metrics, including throughput, utilization, availability, and work-in-process levels.
• You can support line balancing and dispatching strategies to improve flow and reduce cycle time.
• You can identify capacity constraints and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to implement solutions such as tool installations, process improvements, or operational changes.
• You can provide analytical support for capital planning and equipment capacity requirements.
• You can partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on factory productivity and efficiency.
• You can develop clear analyses and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to operations leadership.

You have a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and fab operations.

You have analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.

You have experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, process engineering, and production planning teams.

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility in Industrial Engineering, manufacturing engineering, or factory operations support.
• Experience with capacity planning, cycle time analysis, factory performance metrics, and bottleneck management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering analysis tools used to evaluate manufacturing performance.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) such as PROMIS or similar fab systems.
• Experience with factory simulation, tool modeling, or capacity planning tools.

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, and advanced scheduling/dispatching methodologies.