Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical) required.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
Experience in technical/business roles within semiconductor manufacturing/distribution.
Strong project management skills, especially with offshore factories.
Ability to work independently in a matrixed organization.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office software.
Excellent communication and presentation skills across functional and cultural boundaries.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with customer teams to define assembly, reliability, and scheduling needs for new package configurations.
Apply semiconductor packaging knowledge to manage multiple NPI programs.
Promote Amkor's package technologies to identify new business opportunities.
Conduct risk assessments for manufacturability and reliability of NPIs with factory teams.
Perform detailed cost analysis on package types and provide pricing inputs for customer RFQs.
Establish and maintain comprehensive supply chains in packaging, focusing on substrate supply chains.
Develop supplier relationships and evaluate suppliers in the U.S.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule available.
Opportunity to work in a leading-edge technology environment.
Engagement with diverse teams across multiple geographic locations.
Access to advanced training and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Summary: Amkor is seeking a Product Engineer/Manager preferably with experience in IC package development / business acumen, with an emphasis on fcCSP technologies across the various package types (high performance computing, Grade 0, 1, 2 & Grade 3 Automotive for autonomous driving and cabin infotainment.) These are advanced flip-chip packages with leading edge thermal / mechanical / electrical requirments. This position will manage the product development, business strategy, pricing/cost controls, NPI engineering, and customer negotiations from inception through final product qualification and production. This position is based in the Amkor corporate office in Tempe, AZ.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with customer teams to understand the assembly, reliability and scheduling requirements for various new package configurations and product introductions.
Daily application of knowledge of semiconductor packaging assembly and substrate technologies across many concurrent development / New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
Promote Amkor package technologies directly to new and existing customers to find potential applications, deploying the flip chip package portfolio with key customers to gain business.
Work with factory teams to create detailed package/process risk assessments for the manufacturability and reliability of NPIs, including highlighting areas of customer requirements that drive cost and implementing mitigation plans to control them.
Create and maintain detailed cost analysis on package types, process flows, and customer product Request for Quotes (RFQs) as well as provide detailed pricing inputs to management and sales on customer package engineering programs.
Establish/maintain supply chains from beginning to end in packaging field (bumping, probe test, assembly, and final test) with special focus on substrate supply chains with alternate material sets and geographic locations, including supplier development and evaluations in the US.
Required Qualifications:
This position requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical engineering) in addition to at least 10-years experience in the semiconductor industry.
Relevant experience in a technical / business capacity in the manufacturing, distribution industries within semiconductor industry; knowledge in semiconductor packaging is preferred.
Exhibit extremely organized technical Project Management experience (preferably, involving off-shore factories) and the ability to multiplex across numerous programs and teams is essential.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization. Needs to be self-driven and very motivated to adapt and overcome obstacles across a multi-faceted job role, assuming ownership of program success is a must.
Strong technical background with strong problem-solving skills required.
Prior experience with supplier relationships or customer facing program management experience.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, self-motivated and perform hands on engineering tasks.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office software.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, across levels, including working across functional groups as well as cross-culturally.
Preferred Qualifications:
Industrial Engineering course study / factory experience beneficial.
Exposure to substrate process technology is preferred.
Experience in working with diverse teams in Southeast Asia.
Experience/knowledge with mechanical test, material property test, reliability test, failure analysis.
Experience with cost modeling, pricing, quoting activities and products.
Ability to work in a world-wide diverse work environment across multiple time zones.
Location:
Tempe, AZ. This position has a hybrid schedule. Candidates must reside near the local Amkor office or be willing to relocate to be considered.
Please note: This position may require access to export-controlled information. Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) or be eligible to qualify for a U.S. Government export authorization.
About Amkor Technology
Amkor Technology is a semiconductor product packaging and test services provider. The company has been headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, since 2005, when it was moved from West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. The company was founded in 1968 and has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and a reported $4.2 billion in revenue for 2018. Amkor Technology is one of the world's largest providers of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. The company offers semiconductor design, wafer fabrication, assembly and test services. Amkor's operational base includes production facilities, product development centers, and sales and support offices located in Asia, Europe and the United States. The company's customers include integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies and contract foundries. Amkor Technology was founded in 1968 and became a public company in 1998.
