Product Engineering Section Manager (SM1)
Texas Instruments Sherman, Texas, United States
Semiconductor Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Section Manager oversees PDE engineers and technicians to drive yield optimization, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives. They are responsible for addressing daily production challenges and collaborating across functions to ensure efficient manufacturing and product performance.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with at least 6 years of experience in Product Engineering. Strong technical expertise in device physics, data analysis, and project leadership is required for this role.
Benefits
Full description
Join the Revolution in Semiconductor Manufacturing at SM!
We're at the forefront of an exciting era of growth and innovation at SM (Sherman Fab), where our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are driving the production of a vast portfolio of semiconductor products. As we rapidly expand our capabilities, we're seeking a PDE Section Manager. Generally, the second-highest level engineering position in the factory, this role reports to the Engineering Branch Manager, and oversees and provides leadership to PDE engineers and technicians for,
- Yield Optimization: Conduct thorough analysis of production yield issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- New Product Launch: Collaborate with Business Units to characterize, qualify, and successfully release new products to production, ensuring a smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
- Production Support: Address daily production challenges including low yield disposition and process troubleshooting.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and quality enhancement across the production process.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize statistical tools and production data to guide engineering decisions and process improvements.
- Design Collaboration: Work with design teams on product simulation, design verification and silicon debug.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with business units' product engineering teams to drive yield improvements through test program optimization, hardware enhancements, and setup adjustments.
- Failure Analysis: Collaborate with Electrical and Physical failure analysis labs to drive to root cause.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 6 years of experience in Product Engineering at the Device/Wafer Level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong technical background in process/ test and device physics.
- Strong data analysis skills and experience with AI systems for data analysis
- Very strong problem solving skills
- Strong experience driving projects to successful conclusion
- 1 year of leadership/management experience
- Open minded to change, dramatic change
- Adaptable to change in direction and priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
- Demonstrated ability to stay calm at all times under stressful situations
Why TI?
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
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