Senior Director, Factory Automation & Smart Manufacturing

Amkor Technology, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Factory Automation Leader to shape and execute the automation strategy for its Arizona semiconductor manufacturing operations.

You will lead hardware, software, and material handling ecosystems to enable safe, high-volume production across bump, probe, assembly, and test processes. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for automation initiatives, ensuring scalable, reliable systems, data-driven decision making, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing automation, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading automation strategies, capital projects, technology deployments, production ramps, and operational support organizations.
• Strong knowledge of MES, factory control systems, equipment integration, robotics, PLCs, industrial networks, automated material handling, and manufacturing data platforms.
• Working knowledge of SECS/GEM, EDA, Industry 4.0 concepts, digital manufacturing, industrial IoT, and smart factory technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop 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.
• 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 delivery and support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, change control, business continuity, 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 global and corporate teams to leverage best practices and enterprise standards across the organization.

Skills

MES knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing data platforms

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/CS/Automation

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Amkor Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Factory Automation Leader to shape and execute the automation strategy for its Arizona semiconductor manufacturing operations.

You will lead hardware, software, and material handling ecosystems to enable safe, high-volume production across bump, probe, assembly, and test processes. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for automation initiatives, ensuring scalable, reliable systems, data-driven decision making, and continuous