Senior Director, Factory Automation Leader

Insight Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology in Arizona seeks a Senior Director of Factory Automation to lead the automation strategy across bump, probe, assembly, and test manufacturing. You will manage hardware, software, and material handling ecosystems to drive safety, quality, throughput, and equipment effectiveness.

The role requires strong leadership, MES and PLC expertise, and proven experience in semiconductor automation and OT cybersecurity. Collaboration with IT, engineering, and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing automation, incl. 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience delivering automation solutions in semiconductor environments.
• Knowledge of MES, factory control, robotics, PLCs, networks, material handling, data platforms.
• OT cybersecurity, change management, disaster recovery, and operational excellence programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site automation strategy, standards, and investments.
• Lead design, deployment, integration of automation hardware, software, and material handling.
• Own MES connectivity, equipment integration, data collection, visualization, and analytics.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of automation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated automation solutions.

Skills

Factory automation leadership

MES knowledge

Robotics

PLC systems

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SECS/GEM

Factory automation platforms

Job description

Job Description

Position SummaryThe Senior Director, Factory Automation Leader is responsible for developing and executing the factory automation strategy for Amkor Technology Arizona's semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role leads the automation hardware, software, and material handling ecosystem that supports safe, efficient, high-volume production across bump, probe, assembly, and test manufacturing processes. The position provides strategic and operational leadership for automation initiatives, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure systems that drive productivity, quality, operational excellence, and future factory growth.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the site's factory automation strategy, roadmap, standards, and investment plans aligned with business objectives and manufacturing growth.Lead the design, deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of factory automation hardware, software, robotics, and automated material handling systems.Own the factory automation software ecosystem, including MES connectivity, equipment integration, material control, data collection, monitoring, visualization, and analytics.Ensure reliable operation, scalability, and continuous improvement of automation systems that support production, capacity expansion, and new technology introductions.Drive automation initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, yield, cycle time, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness.Establish performance metrics, service levels, monitoring capabilities, and governance processes to maximize system reliability and operational performance.Partner with manufacturing, engineering, IT, quality, facilities, EHS, cybersecurity, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated automation solutions.Lead automation support for factory startups, equipment installations, production ramps, process changes, and expansion projects.Manage relationships with automation suppliers, software vendors, system integrators, and service providers to ensure successful delivery and support of critical systems.Ensure compliance with safety requirements, cybersecurity standards, change control processes, business continuity plans, and data integrity expectations.Build, lead, and develop a high-performing automation organization while managing budgets, capital projects, contractor resources, and technology portfolios.Collaborate with Amkor global and corporate teams to leverage best practices, enterprise standards, and proven automation solutions across the organization.

Skills and Requirements

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing automation, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining factory automation solutions within semiconductor manufacturing environments.Experience leading automation strategies, capital projects, technology deployments, production ramps, and operational support organizations.Strong knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES), factory control systems, equipment integration, robotics, PLCs, industrial networks, automated material handling systems, and manufacturing data platforms.Working knowledge of SECS/GEM, EDA, Industry 4.0 concepts, digital manufacturing, industrial IoT, and smart factory technologies.Experience with system reliability, OT cybersecurity, change management, disaster recovery planning, and operational excellence programs.Strong leadership, communication, project management, supplier management, and problem-solving skills.Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate effectively with technical teams, business leaders, customers, and external partners.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related field.Experience in OSAT, advanced packaging, semiconductor assembly, test, bump, or probe manufacturing operations.Hands-on experience with Applied Materials factory automation and manufacturing software platforms.Experience with Muratec and SFA automated material handling systems and semiconductor factory automation environments.Experience integrating factory automation software, MES platforms, equipment interfaces, and manufacturing data systems.Knowledge of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications in semiconductor manufacturing.Professional certifications related to automation, manufacturing systems, cybersecurity, or project management.

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