R&D Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for the successful development and qualification of new unit processes, aligned with the larger organization’s goals, ensuring timely and manufacturable releases that will support volume production of quality products to meet customer demands, these executed through good teamwork, communications, and sound engineering practices and judgment.

• Wet tech responsibilities include defining and driving the delivery of new and/or improved wafer cleaning, photoresist removal, metal liftoff and electroplating processes and capability; TFFC responsibilities include defining and driving delivery of next generation die attach/bonding and sapphire laser liftoff and associated processes, achieving in-depth understanding of unit process mechanisms and interactions through proper application of DOE and other process characterization techniques; ensure timely and systematic documentation of process FMEA, control plans, SOP’s, process characterization reports; lead and support in the resolution of technical issues related to development activities; coach and encourage discussions and learning among team members, while enhancing the team spirit.

• Ensure seamless transfer of the unit process technology to the Operations and manufacturing counterparts for a successful ramp to volume production. Where necessary, drive cross- functional collaboration and efforts for the delivery of solutions and innovation.

• Responsible for team resource planning, cross sharing / learning within team -- ensuring 100% coverage of development activities at all time. Ensure the team's training needs are available and coordinated with HR training.

• Demonstrate exemplary leadership and be a conscientious representative for both section and department, in both internal and external engagements, as well as in management updates.