Project Manager

Jobtailor; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned engineer to own and drive power product technologies from concept through commercialization in a production semiconductor environment. You will develop predictive models, manage product lifecycles, and ensure alignment with marketing and R&D to launch innovative power products.

The role requires 5+ years in process engineering or related fields, strong communication, and a proven project ownership mindset to navigate complex cross-functional teams and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in process engineering, process integration, or product engineering in a production semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to multi-task in a complex environment.
• Experience using data analysis to inform technical decisions and defend paradigms.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset and initiative to adjust to meet goals.
• Ability to communicate with experts across Research, Engineering, Operations, Reliability, Marketing and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own, manage and drive new Power Product technologies through the gate process from concept to commercialization.
• Develop models to predict power product device performance.
• Own lifecycle of new power products including design, simulation, evaluation, and optimization.
• Integrate next-generation technologies to enable new product releases.
• Collaborate with R&D and marketing to align projects with business needs and to launch new technologies.
• Troubleshoot NPIs not meeting performance or robustness requirements.
• Document progress and report status to stakeholders, highlighting risks and schedule impacts.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Engineering or Physics degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own, manage and drive new Power Product technologies through the Business Phase/Gate approval process, from Concept through Commercialization.
• Develop and utilize models to accurately predict power product device performance
• Own life cycle of new power products including performance simulation, design, parametric evaluation, performance analysis, troubleshooting, optimization of final product
• Own integration of next-generation technologies to enable new product releases.
• Work closely with RnD and marketing to ensure new technology projects align with marketing needs
• Work closely with RnD and marketing to commercialize new technologies and launch first of a kind power products
• Troubleshoot any issues with NPI product designs not meeting performance or robustness requirements
• Document, summarize and report on project status to key stakeholders, communicating progress to schedule and highlighting schedule and project risks.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of industry experience in process engineering, process integration, or product engineering in a production semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.
• Demonstrated project management skills including the ability to effectively multi-task in a complex environment, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced with using data analysis to drive and defend technical decision making
• Demonstrated project ownership mindset and initiative to make necessary adjustments to achieve goals
• Ability to communicate with experts across many different areas of the company including Research & Development, Engineering, operations, reliability, marketing, and leadership.
• Strong problem-identifying, problem-solving and risk mitigation skills
• Degree in engineering, physics, or closely related field
• Candidate must be a US citizen or Green Card holder.
• Technical understanding of semiconductor device physics, testing and functionality.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing the lifecycle of new power products, including performance simulation, design optimization, and troubleshooting. Possesses strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively across various departments to align technology projects with business needs.