Wafer Operations Director

7 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Full time

About the Role:

Vice President, Global Wafer Fab Operations

Location: Preferred location is near one of our factories in Itzehoe, Germany or Newport, UK.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our global wafer fab operations. As Vice President, you will be responsible for overseeing the front-end wafer fab operations, ensuring efficient and effective production processes, and leading a team of process engineers, equipment engineers, tool operators, and equipment maintenance technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead front-end wafer fab operations globally, including in-house manufacturing and foundries.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve fab operations up-time, production cycle time, yield, and operational productivity.
  • Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.
  • Maintain safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility.
  • Interface with industry, universities, and national laboratories to stay up-to-date with latest developments and create pipelines for key talent.
  • Foster a culture of continuous operational improvement within the Fab Operations team.
  • Manage foundries to assure same KPIs execution as internal manufacturing, including yield and cost improvement.

Requirements:

  • A Master's degree preferred in material science, chemistry, physics, or electrical engineering.
  • A minimum of 15 years of management experience, working in Front End wafer Fab management positions, with at least 10 years of experience in a Front End Factory or management of Front End managing engineers, maintenance, equipment engineering, process engineering, and operators.
  • Experience in developing and implementing new Fab from greenfield will be a positive addition.
  • Has extensive know-how in 8D, OCAPs, and work instructions.
  • Familiar with SPC, FDC, and automation systems.
  • Understands basic principles of films, diffusion, implant, etch, CMP, cleaning, and photo processes.
  • Experience in leading large organizations.

Salary:

$150,000 - $200,000 per year.

What We Offer:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs, including health care coverage, financial support programs, and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.



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