Director, Module Engineering

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Introduction
As the Director of Module Engineering, you are overall in charge of the profit and loss of a Fab Operation, ensuring financial performance aligns with strategic goals. You are responsible for leading and managing the operation team to systematically drive improvement in Fab indices including quality, cost, productivity and yield improvement in support of the organization’s mission. Your expertise is to drive excellence in terms of planning, execution and controls, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering consistent, high-impact results.
Your Job
Lead, manage and be responsible for the Fab operation resources, as well as ensure the proper planning of manpower resources (right hiring to meet fab ops need)
Set goals, track & drive performance indicators for the Fab and at the same time, ensure good communication / passdown of Company and Fab direction to the ground level
Drive improvement activities in the Fab to enhance productivity, increase efficiency and improve quality performance
Ensure good maintenance system and process application of the individual modules
Ensure product delivery performance fulfill customers’ requirements
Manage production cycle time, work in progress (WIP) and inventory
Drive towards reducing manufacturing costs
Establish and maintain strategic partnership with key customers and sub-contractors
Plan & forecast annual capital & expense budgeting of the Fab to align with Company direction. At the same time, ensure that individual department Profit and Loss stays within budget
Responsible and plan for succession for all critical management positions in the Fab
Responsible for consistent performance across the engineering modules
Responsible for planning and executing career development goals and training for the employees
Encourage cross-Fabs/ Departments sharing/benchmarking of best practices
Encourage inter-Fabs/ Departments to foster a strong and cordial working relationship
Instill discipline in terms of ensuring employees follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Establish new business opportunities to ensure the continuity of Fab Operation
Other Responsibilities
Responsible and accountable for complying with and implementing environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) system, policies, procedures and guidelines that are applicable to your scope of work, thereby maintaining a healthy and safe workplace.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's / Master's / PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive technical and managerial experience in the semiconductor industry, with demonstrated expertise across multiple process modules, including Chemical Mechanical Processing (CMP) and clean technology.
Strong leadership in mentoring diverse technical teams, influencing cross-site initiatives, and contributing to strategic decisions at the fab or consortium level.
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values agility, innovation, and inclusive collaboration. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead and adapt within a diverse workforce and contribute meaningfully to a culture of continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
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