Industrial Engineer, Semiconductor Factory Optimization

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

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.