PRINCIPAL PROGRAM MANAGER MEMS DEVELOPMENT & FOUNDRY EXECUTION

Role overview

Program and foundry execution

• Lead assigned MEMS programs from concept through execution, validation, and start of production.
• Work with external MEMS manufacturing partners and R&D engineering to follow up on process issues, risks, and solutions.
• Lead structured foundry reviews, track actions and commitments, manage escalations, and monitor partner performance.
• Run weekly operational reviews documenting commitments, risks, process changes, and recovery plans.
• Identify schedule risks and manufacturing constraints with foundry engineering and operations teams.
• Develop recovery plans for at-risk milestones caused by process, capacity, yield, equipment, or supply chain constraints.

Planning, reporting, and coordination

• Track KPIs such as schedule adherence, cycle time, wafer starts, yield readiness, validation progress, issue closure, and on-time milestones.
• Build integrated schedules using Microsoft Project or another commercial program management tool.
• Monitor contractual, cost, and schedule performance; analyze metrics and arrange modifications as needed.
• Drive risk mitigation, blocker resolution, escalation, and cross-functional alignment.
• Connect customer milestones with internal plans, sample readiness, validation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain required internal systems and quality documentation; facilitate reviews and prepare dashboards, risk summaries, and executive updates.
• Ensure work follows organizational, safety, quality, compliance, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Experience and education

• 10+ years of MEMS processing, CMOS, or similar semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of program management, technical/engineering program management, manufacturing program management, or related experience; 7+ years preferred.
• B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field required; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, Design for Six Sigma, or equivalent certification preferred.

Technical and professional qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MEMS processing and English communication skills required.
• Good understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC required.
• Hands-on experience with MS Project or another commercial program management tool required.
• Strong understanding of APD, NPI, product validation, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp processes.
• Experience developing MEMS processes for automotive markets and AEC-Q103 requirements and qualifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work independently amid changing priorities.

Workplace and partner visits

• The role regularly engages with regional and global stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.
• The candidate must be willing to visit external manufacturing sites often.

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Benefits

• The posting mentions a competitive salary package, performance-based bonus plans, health and wellness incentives, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Community outreach programs, charity events, and employee resource groups are also listed; benefit offerings may vary by site.