Senior Director, Factory Automation Strategy

Amkor Technology, Inc.; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a Senior Director, Factory Automation Leader to shape the automation strategy for its semiconductor manufacturing operations, spanning bump, probe, assembly, and test.

The role directs hardware, software, and material handling ecosystems to enable safe, high-volume production and future factory growth. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, IT, quality, facilities, EHS, cybersecurity, and supply chain to deliver integrated solutions, drive

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing automation with at least 5 in leadership.
• Experience implementing and sustaining factory automation solutions within semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of MES, factory control systems, equipment integration, robotics, PLCs, industrial networks, and data platforms.

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 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

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

MES connectivity

Factory automation platforms

SECS/GEM knowledge

Industrial networks

Applied Materials / Muratec / SFA platforms

Job description

Amkor Technology, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a Senior Director, Factory Automation Leader to shape the automation strategy for its semiconductor manufacturing operations, spanning bump, probe, assembly, and test.

The role directs hardware, software, and material handling ecosystems to enable safe, high-volume production and future factory growth. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, IT, quality, facilities, EHS, cybersecurity, and supply chain to deliver integrated solutions, drive