Planning Engineer (8001)

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC North America is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer with strong semiconductor industry experience to support demand forecasting, capacity planning, fab utilization, and business analysis. You will work with cross-functional teams in the U.S.

and Taiwan to align customer demand with available capacity and inform key business decisions. The role involves leading demand forecasting, addressing risks, supporting short and long‑term capacity planning, tracking fulfillment, and analyzing capacity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–6 years of hands‑on experience orchestrating demand/capacity planning, supply chain workflows, or enterprise customer operations within the semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry, IC products, foundry/fab operations, and market trends.
• Experience with demand forecasting, capacity planning, order fulfillment, supply‑demands balancing, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; Access is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting by analyzing customer forecasts, market intelligence, historical ordering trends, backlog, and product demand drivers.
• Identify and address demand-related risks, forecast gaps, and supply constraints in a timely manner.
• Support short-term and long-term capacity planning, including capacity allocation, availability, and utilization analysis.
• Track and manage order fulfillment, capacity commitments, shipment status, and customer delivery requirements.
• Support fab utilization optimization through loading analysis, scenario planning, and supply-demand balancing.
• Resolve demand, loading, fulfillment, and capacity issues in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Track tape-out forecasts, NPI activities, and new business opportunities to support future capacity and revenue planning.
• Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and business analysis for management reviews.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and global teams in the U.S. and Taiwan.
• Support process improvement initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Capacity planning

Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

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We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer with strong semiconductor industry experience to support demand forecasting, capacity planning, fab utilization, order fulfillment, and business analysis. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Taiwan to align customer demand with available capacity and support key business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting by analyzing customer forecasts, market intelligence, historical ordering trends, backlog, and product demand drivers.
• Identify and address demand-related risks, forecast gaps, and supply constraints in a timely manner.
• Support short-term and long-term capacity planning, including capacity allocation, availability, and utilization analysis.
• Track and manage order fulfillment, capacity commitments, shipment status, and customer delivery requirements.
• Support fab utilization optimization through loading analysis, scenario planning, and supply-demand balancing.
• Resolve demand, loading, fulfillment, and capacity issues in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Track tape-out forecasts, NPI activities, and new business opportunities to support future capacity and revenue planning.
• Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and business analysis for management reviews.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and global teams in the U.S. and Taiwan.
• Support process improvement initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–6 years of hands‑on experience orchestrating demand/capacity planning, supply chain workflows, or enterprise customer operations within the semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry, IC products, foundry/fab operations, and market trends.
• Experience with demand forecasting, capacity planning, order fulfillment, supply‑demands balancing, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; Access is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a foundry, fabless IC, IDM, OSAT, or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with semiconductor planning terms such as wafer starts, fab loading, cycle time, capacity allocation, tape‑out, NPI, NTO, backlog, and revenue commits.
• Experience with ERP, planning, or analytics tools such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar systems.

Company Description

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) has been a pioneer in the semiconductor foundry industry since 1987. Now, join TSMC North America, one of TSMC’s dedicated regional sales and services organizations, where we collaborate with customers to achieve silicon success through cutting‑edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. Be part of our exciting team and embark on a transformative career with one of the industry’s leading innovators. With locations in San Jose, CA; Boston, MA; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; and Washington D.C., our team thrives in areas such as Account Management, Technical Customer Support, Business Operations, and more. At TSMC North America, we prioritize employee growth by offering robust training and career development opportunities. Join us to become part of a group dedicated to excellence and contribute to shaping industry‑leading innovations.

TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work:

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees.
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

TSMC North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at [e-mail] . TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Pay Transparency Statement

At TSMC, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role typically pays an annual base salary between $73,000 and $115,000 per year. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range. Factors that influence pay include the individual's skills, qualifications, education, experience and the position level and location.

TSMC’s total compensation package consists of market competitive pay, allowances, bonuses and comprehensive benefits. We also offer extensive development opportunities and programs.