Senior Director Ops Technology Development

Sherman, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

A) Support EPI/Fab Development and Qualification (80%)
Develop and implement all new epi processes fab processes and methods associated with GaAs and InP products transferred to Sherman to ensure achievement of functional and divisional objectives.
Drive qualification activities to maximize utilization of internal epi and fab capacity for key products and technologies.
Create maintain and communicate a harmonized development platform for all new epi and fab processes to enable efficient equipment use and seamless portability of recipes and development projects across customers.
Interface directly with R&D teams and customers to realize epi/fab technologies aligned with the product roadmap.
Catalog analyze and categorize existing epi/fab equipment designs analytical test equipment and qualified epi processes to drive harmonized platform capability at Sherman.
Independently or as part of a team set up and coordinate technical meetings within areas of expertise and remain current with relevant technical literature critical to manufacturing operations future development and innovation.

B) Drive Technology Roadmap (15%)
Participate in and contribute to strategic planning processes to support overall business growth and align manufacturing development with long-term company goals.
Support long-term business growth through direct interaction with customers at multiple levels including product development and problem resolution to ensure acceptance and maintain strong customer relationships.
Participate in meetings supporting product approval and manufacturability assessments.
Review and audit department processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities including cycle time and cost reduction.

C) Special Projects (5%)
Support special projects as required.
Support Sales and Marketing by addressing customer process-related issues.
Support training mentoring and development of junior engineers.

Education & Experience

BS degree in Engineering. (Ph.D. in science/engineering is a plus)
15 years experience in epi/process development
15 years of Engineering leadership and management

Skills

Proficient computer skills experience with Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint SQLbase Email internet access
Hands on and very direct approach to problems
Ability to excel in a cross-organizational cross-cultural team environment
Ability to communicate and coordinate with Sr. Leaders Directors as well as Executives to develop and support implementation of strategic plans.
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Ability to deal effectively with differences of opinion to influence to draw ideas from others and to negotiate and mediate
Ability to anticipate and handle multiple priorities and complex/abstract issues involving external and internal priorities
Manufacturing leadership setting world class excellence in achievable goals
Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
Total Quality management experience
Test expertise to achieve manufacturing excellence
Keen support of multi-site proactive goals and preventive initiatives
Continuous improvement champion

Working Conditions

Mainly office conditions but must be able to tour facilities and review issues in hazardous and challenging environments when necessary. Need to support on-site efforts.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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DescriptionPrimary Duties & ResponsibilitiesA) Support EPI/Fab Development and Qualification (80%) Develop and implement all new epi processes fab processes and methods associated with GaAs and InP products transferred to Sherman to ensure achievement of functional and divisional objectives. Dri...