Industrial Engineer-Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication
Greensboro, NC - USA
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We are seeking a highly analytical and detail oriented Industrial Engineer to support introduction of new technology capacity planning continuous improvement and operational efficiency within a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment. This role is responsible for factory project management developing factory capacity models driving Lean and automation initiatives and leading cross functional improvement projects that reduce waste improve throughput and enhance overall fab performance. The Industrial Engineer will partner with manufacturing engineering planning automation and finance teams to ensure optimized factory operations and scalable growth.
Role and Responsibilities:
1. Capacity Modeling & Factory Analysis
- Develop maintain and improve detailed fab capacity models.
- Analyze WIP flow bottlenecks cycle time and resource constraints.
- Perform variance analysis against projections and historical trends.
- Provide capacity insights to support staffing capital planning and production strategy.
- Partner with leadership to guide decisions using datadriven recommendations.
2. Continuous Improvement & Lean Execution
- Lead Lean initiatives including A3s SMED events 5S and wastereduction efforts.
- Design and coordinate Continuous Improvement Walks across the fab.
- Promote Lean culture by engaging operators technicians and supervisors in improvement activities.
- Create standard work and drive process stability and consistency.
- Evaluate and streamline workflows to improve throughput and reduce nonvalueadded activity.
3. Automation & Reporting
- Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) for cycle time outs/moves WIP health and fab performance metrics.
- Support automation of reports forecast models and dispatching systems (Python SQL FPS ETL improvements).
- Collaborate with IT/Automation to improve stepbased dispatching system logic and data accuracy.
- Enhance digital processes to eliminate manual effort and increase reporting reliability.
4. Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead crossfunctional projects such as new technology introduction tool moves workflow redesigns cycletime reduction initiatives and costsaving efforts.
- Develop timelines objectives and resource requirements for assigned projects.
- Coordinate with manufacturing engineering facilities and planning to ensure project success.
- Prepare and deliver progress updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Support technology transfers or factory transitions as needed.
5. Operational Support & Analysis
- Conduct time studies layout evaluations and value stream mapping.
- Diagnose dispatching WIP or scheduling issues and recommend improvements.
- Evaluate performance against plan and provide early indicators of risk.
- Support monthly projections and financial planning inputs.
- Serve as a key contributor to cycle time improvement strategies.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in industrial engineering Manufacturing Engineering Systems Engineering or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience in hightech manufacturing; wafer fab experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in Lean continuous improvement or process optimization.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel data modeling and visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau).
- Familiarity with SQL Python or automation concepts preferred.
- Experience leading crossfunctional projects.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong problemsolving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (A3 SMED 5S VSM)
- Proactive resourceful and solution-oriented mindset
Other Requirements:
- Occasional travel may be required for project support training or crosssite collaboration.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $USD. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience skills and qualifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
Required Experience:
IC
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