Senior Manager, Head of Production Group (APDC)

Overview

Senior Manager, Head of Production Group (APDC) at Applied Materials South East Asia.

Lead a group of engineers to establish and operate pilot production lines and related operations, tooling, and MES systems from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and establish a group of engineers to establish pilot production line and associated operations, tools, MES system from scratch.
  
  
• Establish pilot production line key performance indicators and report status to key stakeholders on a periodic basis.
  
  
• Manage day-to-day operations of the pilot production line and resources (manpower, tools, systems) to ensure uptime and that wafer runs meet requirements.
  
  
• Lead forecast/demand planning, production schedule run, and capacity for the pilot production line to meet demand, outputs, and timelines.
  
  
• Ensure processes and test vehicles developed from R&D are transferred successfully to the pilot production line.
  
  
• Lead productivity improvement efforts in existing and future lines to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
  
  
• Lead yield management and improvement efforts to meet wafer/lot/line yield targets.
  
  

Material, Equipment Selection and Procurement

Work with material and equipment engineers and vendors to select and procure tools and equipment for the fab.

Evaluate specifications, negotiate contracts, manage procurement, and oversee installation and setup.

Process Development and Optimization

Coordinate with process engineers to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for the new fab, understand device requirements, conduct experiments, adjust processes, and ensure desired performance and yield.

Production Planning and Scheduling

Develop production plans and schedules to optimize fab utilization and meet customer demand; analyze capacity, prioritize orders, coordinate with supply chain, and ensure efficient production flow.

Quality Assurance and Control

Implement quality management systems and procedures to ensure consistent, reliable manufacturing; establish quality control measures, conduct inspections and audits, and implement corrective actions.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance

Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations; implement safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, provide training, and maintain documentation for a safe work environment.

Continuous Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fab operation efficiency, productivity, and quality; analyze data, identify improvements, implement process optimizations, and foster innovation and learning.

Team Management and Leadership

Build and lead a team of engineers, technicians, and operators; recruit, train, set performance goals, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative environment.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (process engineers, equipment engineers, supply chain, customer support) to ensure alignment and effective communication across fab operations.

Requirements

• At least 10 to 15 years of semiconductor wafer fab production experience
• Strong organizational, management, and communication skills with attention to detail
• Experience in people and team management
• Experience setting up pilot production from scratch or transferring technology and ramping to production; advantageous
• Experience managing multiple projects within scope, budget, and timeline with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to solve complex problems and drive projects to completion
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in STEM (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science)

Work Location

• Science Park II

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.