Senior Industrial Engineer

Semiconductor Manufacturing EngineerIn this role you will continuously evaluate and improve semiconductor manufacturing processes by ensuring that labor, equipment and processes are measured, controlled and operating at optimum capacity.Responsibilities & Duties:Engaged with the development, maintenance and communication of the capacity statement associated with the production plan and its future forecasts.Identify and communicate operational performance, highlighting operational achievements and shortcomings. Values how manufacturing capacity and operational variation relate to the operational execution of meeting production goals.Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate operational data to Engineering and Leadership Teams.Work with natural work groups consisting of operators, equipment and process engineers to improve throughput for critical operations and processes. Proficient in constraint mitigation with the strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Identify continuous improvement opportunities; reduce cycle time variation, improve production output and predict potential operational shortcomings.Improve scheduling systems to drive down costs and minimize interruptions while increasing throughput and operational efficiencies.Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by ensuring that labor, equipment and processes are measured, controlled and operating at optimum efficiency. Drive continuous improvement through fab observations, experience and knowledge.Understand process flow, lean manufacturing and labor interaction with material flow, while reducing error and waste.Assist in manufacturing layout driving optimal space utilization, logistics and work flow, while focusing on the production processes that maximize efficiency and minimize waste.Understand of Manufacturing Metrics include OEE, Yield, and Cycle TimeRequirements:Requires Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering plus related experienceExperience in lean manufacturing and pull systemsGood knowledge in capacity, productivity, manufacturing process and product costingEffective communicator—both verbally and written skills, with proven ability to work in a collaborative environment to achieve balanced business objectivesSelf-motivated and possess the ability to work independentlyHighly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and SQL skills desired*This position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements.*What We OfferSalary: $85,000-$100,000 per year (good-faith estimate)Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.About UsAt Polar Semiconductor, we're on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S. based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.