Product Engineering Section Manager (SM1)

Texas Instruments; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SM (Sherman Fab) in Sherman, TX is seeking a PDE Section Manager to lead and mentor a team of PDE engineers and technicians. This senior role supervises yield optimization, new product launches, production support, and continuous improvement across the fabrication process, driving data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with design and test teams for design verification and silicon debug, partner with business units to scale products, and push for cost reduction

Qualifications

• Leader of PDE engineers and technicians with focus on manufacturing yield.
• Experience directing optimization and troubleshooting in semiconductor fabrication.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional projects from design to production.

Responsibilities

• Yield optimization: analyze production yield issues and implement corrective actions.
• New product launch: qualify and release new products to production.
• Production support: address daily challenges and troubleshoot processes.
• Continuous improvement: lead productivity, cost reduction and quality initiatives.
• Data-driven insights: use production data to guide decisions.
• Design collaboration: work with design teams on verification and silicon debug.
• Cross-functional collaboration: coordinate with business units’ product engineering teams.
• Failure analysis: partner with failure labs to determine root causes.

Skills

Yield optimization

New product launch

Production support

Continuous improvement

Data-driven insights

Design collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Failure analysis

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Join the Revolution in Semiconductor Manufacturing at SM!

We're at the forefront of an exciting era of growth and innovation at SM (Sherman Fab), where our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are driving the production of a vast portfolio of semiconductor products. As we rapidly expand our capabilities, we’re seeking a PDE Section Manager. Generally, the second-highest level engineering position in the factory, this role reports to the Engineering Branch Manager, and oversees and provides leadership to PDE engineers and technicians for,

• Yield Optimization: Conduct thorough analysis of production yield issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• New Product Launch: Collaborate with Business Units to characterize, qualify, and successfully release new products to production, ensuring a smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
• Production Support: Address daily production challenges including low yield disposition and process troubleshooting.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and quality enhancement across the production process.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize statistical tools and production data to guide engineering decisions and process improvements.
• Design Collaboration: Work with design teams on product simulation, design verification and silicon debug.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with business units' product engineering teams to drive yield improvements through test program optimization, hardware enhancements, and setup adjustments.
• Failure Analysis: Collaborate with Electrical and Physical failure analysis labs to drive to root cause.