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Senior Director, Foundry Operations & Front-End Yield Engineering - Renesas
Systems Engineer
Leads global foundry operations and front‑end yield engineering, driving process improvements, data‑driven yield optimization, and cross‑functional team performance for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Direct worldwide foundry operations and front‑end yield engineering activities, ensuring high‑volume production meets quality and cost targets.
- Develop and implement statistical process control and advanced analytics to identify yield loss drivers and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead cross‑functional teams—including process, equipment, and reliability engineers—to execute root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Define and manage roadmaps for new technology introductions, scaling pilot runs to high‑volume manufacturing.
- Mentor senior engineers and managers, fostering a culture of data‑driven decision making and operational excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor front‑end process engineering or foundry operations, with a proven track record of yield improvement.
- Strong expertise in statistical analysis, SPC, and data‑analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL, JMP).
- Demonstrated leadership of large, multi‑disciplinary teams in a global manufacturing environment.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, with experience in root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action implementation.
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field preferred.
Skills
pythonproject management