Senior Manager, Semiconductor Process Engineering

$182,720 - $234,168/Yr

Boeing - Malibu, CA

Full-time - Senior

Malibu, CA

11-50 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager of Semiconductor Process Engineering in the Microfabrication Technology Laboratory (MTL) is responsible for overseeing a diverse team of approximately 50 engineers across six functional areas. This role focuses on maintaining, improving, and developing new semiconductor processes for a wide range of technologies, including high-speed GaN and InP circuits, superconducting devices, MEMS-based gyroscopes, and quantum computing devices. A key aspect of the position is transitioning strategic technologies from research and development to low-volume production, aligning with HRL's technology transition mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership to improve process discipline while allowing flexibility for new process development.
• Maintain and improve tool/process control plans in collaboration with equipment personnel.
• Regularly review process control data to enhance process outcomes and advocate for necessary improvements.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with internal and external customers to understand future process needs.
• Develop process roadmaps for each of the six functional areas.
• Collaborate with the Process Integration department on 'Design for Manufacturability' for new products and improve standardization for existing products.
• Track scrap and rework causes and implement improvement plans.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure regular training for Production personnel.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field with at least 10 to 15 years of experience in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.
• Minimum of 10 years managing semiconductor personnel.
• Thorough understanding of semiconductor process modules including photolithography, ebeam lithography, dry etch, wet etch, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), and atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Expertise in Statistical Process Control is required.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standard is a plus.
• Six sigma green belt or higher is a plus.
• Ability to multitask across functional areas and manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong customer service skills with clarity of communication and enthusiasm for meeting deliverables.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standard.
• Six sigma green belt or higher.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $182,720 - $234,168 plus bonus and benefits.