Senior Semiconductor Operations Leader

InfraHire Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

InfraHire Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee the full semiconductor production lifecycle, from wafer fabrication to high-volume manufacturing, and to manage vendor relationships with foundries and testing partners.

You will lead production initiatives, drive yield improvements, and partner with engineering and leadership to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met as the organization scales.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of semiconductor manufacturing or operations experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of silicon-based products.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full semiconductor production lifecycle from wafer fabrication to high-volume manufacturing.
• Manage relationships with foundries and scale development to manufacturing.
• Evaluate and manage external wafer-testing partners and resources.
• Lead selection and implementation of test equipment and processes to optimize throughput and cost.
• Oversee wafer testing, backend manufacturing, reliability programs, and failure analysis.
• Drive yield improvements and resolve production-related issues.
• Develop cost models and negotiate supplier/vendor agreements.
• Communicate priorities and progress with engineering and executive leadership.

Skills

Vendor management

Problem-solving

Communication

Strategic leadership

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Job description

InfraHire Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee the full semiconductor production lifecycle, from wafer fabrication to high-volume manufacturing, and to manage vendor relationships with foundries and testing partners.

You will lead production initiatives, drive yield improvements, and partner with engineering and leadership to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met as the organization scales.