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Manufacturing Operations Leader, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas at Austin

  • # Manufacturing Operations Leader, Texas Institute for ElectronicsApplylocations: AUSTIN, TX: MONTOPOLIS RESEARCH CENTER: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00046845**Job Posting Title:**Manufacturing Operations Leader, Texas Institute for Electronics**----****Hiring Department:**Texas Institute for Electronics**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**To Be Determined at Offer**----****Earliest Start Date:**Ongoing**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**AUSTIN, TX**----****Job Details:**## **General Notes**### About UsThe Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, pre-eminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses* Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities* Tuition assistance* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card* For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human ResourcesDue to the nature of the work, you must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined in 22 CFR § 120.This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.## **Purpose**The Manufacturing Operations Manager will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations of a semiconductor advanced packaging fabrication facility, with full accountability for wafer lot starts, cleanroom readiness, material flow, tool availability, and workforce execution. This role drives safe, disciplined, and high-yield manufacturing through rigorous operational controls, structured material and spares management, and tight coordination between production, engineering, facilities, and supply chain teams.## **Responsibilities*** FAB Throughput & Wafer Starts: Manage master wafer start plan and daily execution cadence, balance demand, capacity, engineering work, and maintenance windows, achieve committed output, cycle time, and on-time delivery metrics.* People, Shift & Gowning Readiness: Ensure shift staffing alignment with wafer start and production loads, guarantee gown room readiness for all shifts and contingency scenarios, and train and enforce cleanroom discipline and standard work.* Material Flow & Logistics Excellence: Ensure seamless lot movement with zero wafer loss or misprocessing, drive AMHS reliability and manual transport discipline, and minimize wafer handling defects and contamination risks.* Spares, Inventory & Cost Control: Ensure spares availability to meet tool uptime and production targets, drive cost discipline through optimized inventory management, and maintain accurate and audit-ready inventory logs and traceability.* Continuous Improvement & Stability: Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, lot start predictability, and inventory optimization; apply structured root cause analysis (8D, FMEA) to recurring FAB issues.## **Required Qualifications*** Ten years in semiconductor FAB or advanced packaging manufacturing.* Five years leading 24/7 manufacturing or operations teams.* Direct experience managing wafer lot starts and WIP control, cleanroom and gown room operations, and FAB material flow and logistics.* Strong background in advanced packaging or back-end semiconductor operations.* Deep understanding of FAB manufacturing flows and constraints, wafer lot control, dispatch rules, and MES logic, and advanced packaging integration steps.* Working knowledge of AMHS and wafer handling systems, spares, BOMs, and preventive maintenance strategies, inventory control systems, and ERP integration.* Expertise in SPC and yield management, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and cycle time analysis, ESD, contamination control, and cleanroom standards.* Strong execution-focused leadership with operational rigor.* Ability to manage high-mix, high-volume, and time-critical environments.* Financial acumen for inventory, cost, and capacity optimization.*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*## **Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant engineering or science stream.* More than ten years in semiconductor FAB or advanced packaging manufacturing.* More than five years leading 24/7 manufacturing or operations teams.* Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on engineering, facilities, supply chain, and customers.* Data-driven problem-solving mindset.* Strong organizational and documentation skills.## **Salary Range**TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries## **Working Conditions*** Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)* May work in all weather conditions* May work in extreme temperatures* May work around chemical fumes* May work around standard office conditions* May work around biohazards* May work around chemicals* May work around electrical and mechanical hazards* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)* Climbing of stairs## **Required Materials*** Letter of Interest* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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