Texas Instruments

Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager

Texas Instruments$120K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related Engineering field
  • 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in engineering management
  • Hands-on experience in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment
  • Expertise in Photo process development and control, particularly in OPC and DOMA
  • Proficient in developing and sustaining Advanced Process Control models

Responsibilities

  • Own the performance and success of the section through high accountability
  • Lead and inspire a team of process engineers and technicians
  • Orchestrate the release of Photo/Diffusion processes to meet ramp milestones
  • Champion operational performance through process stability improvements
  • Identify and execute process enhancements for increased yield
  • Drive development activities for next-generation technology integration
  • Recruit, mentor, and elevate technical talent for scaling needs
  • Partner strategically with peers to align priorities and address barriers
  • Represent the module in operations forums with data-driven updates
  • Cultivate a culture of communication and collaboration across the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape technical strategy and team culture
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Engagement in next-generation technology development
  • Potential for team building and leadership advancement
  • Access to innovative automation solutions and advanced processes
Full Job Description
Texas Instruments is seeking a Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager to lead a team of engineers at our new manufacturing site in Sherman, Texas. This role is critical to our successful ramp of manufacturing operations and development of our next-generation technologies, offering the opportunity to shape both technical strategy and team culture in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager will:
  • Own the full performance and long-term success of the section, consistently demonstrating high ownership and accountability for team results, deliverables, and culture
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team of process engineers and technicians by establishing clear expectations, driving tactical execution, and architecting forward-looking strategic plans
  • Orchestrate the efficient release of Photo/Diffusion processes to meet aggressive ramp milestones and production targets
  • Champion daily module operational performance by proactively improving process stability, implementing innovative automation solutions, and maximizing manufacturing flexibility
  • Identify and execute high-impact process improvements that increase process yield and enable cost leadership
  • Drive process development and qualification activities to enable next-generation technology nodes, ensuring seamless integration into high-volume manufacturing
  • Recruit, mentor, and elevate technical talent, building a team of technicians and engineers capable of scaling with the wafer start needs of a ramping manufacturing site
  • Partner strategically with Equipment Engineering Section Manager peers and Operations leadership to align priorities and remove cross-functional barriers
  • Represent the module in daily operations forums, delivering clear, data-driven status updates and actionable insights
  • Cultivate a culture of open communication, trust, and collaboration across all levels of the organization to accelerate site-wide success


Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related Engineering field
  • 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience on the process side, including at least 2 years of engineering management experience

Preferred qualifications:
  • Proven hands-on experience in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment with a deep understanding of the technical and operational demands of high-volume manufacturing
  • Deep expertise in Photo process development and control: direct experience in OPC and DOMA, resist evaluation and selection, and enhanced at-tool detection
  • Demonstrated proficiency in developing, deploying, and sustaining Advanced Process Control (APC) models within Photo/Diffusion modules
  • Proven success in building, developing, and leading high-performing engineering teams, transforming individual contributors into a cohesive unit driving toward shared goals
  • Exceptional prioritization skills - the ability to simultaneously manage competing projects and shifting demands in a fast-moving, high-stakes manufacturing environment


About the Team

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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