Senior Director, Integration & Yield – 200mm

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 198,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Vermont seeks a Senior Director of Integration & Yield to lead end-to-end integration, yield, CFM, and metrology for our 200mm fab. You will drive yield performance, develop long-term roadmaps, and partner with global teams to enable technology transfer and continuous improvement.

The role requires deep semiconductor process integration expertise, 15+ years in manufacturing or tech development, and prior leadership of cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or technology development
• 5+ years of leadership experience in integration, yield, or process engineering organizations

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration, characterization, yield, contamination-free manufacturing (CFM) & metrology for a 200mm fab
• Drive yield performance, cross-module integration and long-term roadmap development
• Partner with process/equipment engineering to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Establish yield monitoring systems, KPIs, governance, and data-driven decision making
• Support technology transfer, NPI, and cross-fab technology learning and transfer

Skills

Semiconductor process integration

Yield engineering

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Job description

The Senior Director of Integration & Yield will lead the end-to-end integration, characterization, yield, contamination-free manufacturing (CFM), and metrology functions for GlobalFoundries’ 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Vermont. This role is accountable for driving overall fab yield performance, process integration excellence through strong technical leadership, data-driven execution, and cross-functional alignment. As a key member of the site leadership team, this leader will ensure that technology and manufacturing processes are fully integrated, optimized, and delivering against yield, reliability, and customer performance targets. The role also serves as a critical interface with global engineering and product teams to enable technology transfer, product ramp, and continuous improvement. GlobalFoundries operates in a highly collaborative, global environment where leaders are expected to drive accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Integration & Yield Strategy Lead overall integration and yield strategy across the fab, ensuring alignment to site performance goals and global technology improvement roadmaps
• Own yield performance across products and technologies, including systematic improvement plans and long-term yield roadmap development
• Drive cross-module integration to ensure robust process interactions and optimized end-to-end performance and cost
• Yield Performance & Continuous Improvement Drive yield improvement through advanced data analytics, statistical methods, and structured problem solving
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of yield excursions, defectivity issues, and reliability concerns
• Establish rigorous yield monitoring systems, KPIs, and governance to ensure sustained performance improvements
• Partner with process and equipment engineering teams to resolve systemic manufacturing challenges impacting yield and quality
• Process Integration & Characterization Own process integration across all modules, ensuring alignment between process steps and successful device performance outcomes
• Lead electrical characterization and process characterization activities to support technology development and manufacturing stability
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and technology transfers through robust integration and qualification processes
• Contamination-Free Manufacturing (CFM) & Metrology Lead CFM strategy and execution to ensure contamination control, defect reduction, and process integrity across the fab
• Oversee metrology and inspection capabilities to enable accurate process monitoring, defect detection, and yield improvement
• Drive advancements in defect detection, inline monitoring, and process control methodologies
• Global Collaboration & Technology Interface Partner with global technology development teams to align on best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support cross-fab technology transfer and yield learning cycles across GlobalFoundries’ manufacturing network
• Interface with product engineering and customers as needed to resolve complex technical and yield-related challenges
• Talent Leadership & Organizational Development Build and lead a high-performing organization across integration, characterization, CFM, and metrology teams
• Develop technical depth and leadership capability within the organization through coaching, talent development, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across engineering functions
• Operational Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) standards, as well as quality and regulatory requirements
• Drive disciplined engineering practices, documentation, and process control frameworks across integration and yield functions
• Own key performance metrics related to yield, defectivity, and process capability

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or technology development
• 5+ years of leadership experience in integration, yield, or process engineering organizations

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Deep expertise in semiconductor process integration, device physics, and yield engineering
• Strong experience with yield improvement methodologies, defect reduction, and statistical process control
• Proven track record driving yield improvement and resolving complex manufacturing issues in a fab environment
• Strong understanding of characterization, failure analysis, and reliability methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across process, equipment, and manufacturing teams

Leadership Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a bias toward data-driven decision making
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization and influence across functions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interfacing with senior leaders and customers
• Proven ability to lead change and drive alignment across diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 200mm semiconductor manufacturing
• Background in specialty technologies (e.g., GaN, RF, analog, power, automotive)
• Experience supporting technology transfer across global fabs

Expected Salary Range $198,000.00 - $333,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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