Senior Director, Semiconductor Factory Automation Leader

Amkor Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead automation hardware, software, and material handling ecosystems across bump, probe, assembly, and test streams. You will provide strategic leadership for MES connectivity, equipment integration, data analytics, and security, while guiding a high-performing team and coordinating with global

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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 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.

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

MES knowledge

Automation leadership

Project management

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

OT cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Applied Materials automation

SFA/Muratec systems

Job description

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

You will lead automation hardware, software, and material handling ecosystems across bump, probe, assembly, and test streams. You will provide strategic leadership for MES connectivity, equipment integration, data analytics, and security, while guiding a high-performing team and coordinating with global