Section Manager - Process Development (SM1)
Role Overview
Texas Instruments is seeking a technically strong and highly motivated Section Manager - Process Development to lead a cross-functional team of experienced process engineers developing TI's most advanced analog semiconductor technologies. In this leadership role, you will drive innovative process development across all process modules, manage concurrent technology programs, and deliver solutions that push the boundaries of analog technology performance.
This is a high-visibility position requiring both deep technical expertise and strong people leadership. You will partner closely with integration, device, design, and manufacturing teams to define and execute process development strategies delivering results on aggressive timelines in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership & Organization Management
Lead, develop, and grow a cross-functional team of experienced process engineers spanning all major process modules
Drive workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and talent development within the section
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Advanced Process Development
Lead process development and optimization across all process modules including Photolithography, CVD, PVD, Diffusion, Plasma Etch, CMP, and other relevant unit processes
Define and execute process integration strategies for TI's most advanced analog technology nodes
Drive innovative process solutions that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
Own technical problem-solving and root cause resolution for complex, cross-module process challenges
Program Execution & Timeline Management
Enable multiple concurrent technology development programs, balancing resources and priorities to meet aggressive milestones
Support program schedules, clearly communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans to site and executive leadership
Drive cross-functional execution across process engineering, integration, device engineering, equipment, and operations teams to ensure on-time technology delivery
Develop scalable engineering workflows and operational frameworks that improve program velocity and team effectiveness
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Engagement
Partner with integration, yield, device, and operations teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and process readiness
Provide regular program updates, technology development status, and risk assessments to site leadership
Represent the section in cross-site and corporate-level technology forums, benchmarking activities, and best-practice sharing initiatives
Full Job Posting
About the Role
Texas Instruments is seeking a technically strong and highly motivated Section Manager - Process Development to lead a cross-functional team of experienced process engineers developing TI's most advanced analog semiconductor technologies. In this leadership role, you will drive innovative process development across all process modules, manage concurrent technology programs, and deliver solutions that push the boundaries of analog technology performance.
This is a high-visibility position requiring both deep technical expertise and strong people leadership. You will partner closely with integration, device, design, and manufacturing teams to define and execute process development strategies delivering results on aggressive timelines in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership & Organization Management
Lead, develop, and grow a cross-functional team of experienced process engineers spanning all major process modules
Drive workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and talent development within the section
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Advanced Process Development
Lead process development and optimization across all process modules including Photolithography, CVD, PVD, Diffusion, Plasma Etch, CMP, and other relevant unit processes
Define and execute process integration strategies for TI's most advanced analog technology nodes
Drive innovative process solutions that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
Own technical problem-solving and root cause resolution for complex, cross-module process challenges
Program Execution & Timeline Management
Enable multiple concurrent technology development programs, balancing resources and priorities to meet aggressive milestones
Support program schedules, clearly communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans to site and executive leadership
Drive cross-functional execution across process engineering, integration, device engineering, equipment, and operations teams to ensure on-time technology delivery
Develop scalable engineering workflows and operational frameworks that improve program velocity and team effectiveness
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Engagement
Partner with integration, yield, device, and operations teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and process readiness
Provide regular program updates, technology development status, and risk assessments to site leadership
Represent the section in cross-site and corporate-level technology forums, benchmarking activities, and best-practice sharing initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of direct engineering team leadership or management experience within the semiconductor industry.
- Broad process module experience spanning multiple unit process areas within an advanced wafer fabrication environment
- Experience leading technology development for analog, mixed-signal, or specialty semiconductor technologies
- Familiarity with process integration and technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing
- Track record of delivering new technology nodes or process generations on schedule and to performance specifications
- Experience in 300mm wafer fabrication environments
- Experience supporting multi-site or corporate-level technology benchmarking and governance
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management skills
- Proven ability to engage and present program and technology updates to site and executive leadership
Preferred qualifications:
- Broad process module experience spanning multiple unit process areas within an advanced wafer fabrication environment
- Experience leading technology development for analog, mixed-signal, or specialty semiconductor technologies
- Familiarity with process integration and technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing
- Track record of delivering new technology nodes or process generations on schedule and to performance specifications
- Experience in 300mm wafer fabrication environments
- Experience supporting multi-site or corporate-level technology benchmarking and governance
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management skills
- Proven ability to engage and present program and technology updates to site and executive leadership
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