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Texas Instruments is seeking a Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager to lead a team of engineers at our new manufacturing site in Sherman, Texas. This role is critical to our successful ramp of manufacturing operations and development of our next-generation technologies, offering the opportunity to shape both technical strategy and team culture in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
The Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager will:
- Own the full performance and long-term success of the section, consistently demonstrating high ownership and accountability for team results, deliverables, and culture
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team of process engineers and technicians by establishing clear expectations, driving tactical execution, and architecting forward-looking strategic plans
- Orchestrate the efficient release of Photo/Diffusion processes to meet aggressive ramp milestones and production targets
- Champion daily module operational performance by proactively improving process stability, implementing innovative automation solutions, and maximizing manufacturing flexibility
- Identify and execute high-impact process improvements that increase process yield and enable cost leadership
- Drive process development and qualification activities to enable next-generation technology nodes, ensuring seamless integration into high-volume manufacturing
- Recruit, mentor, and elevate technical talent, building a team of technicians and engineers capable of scaling with the wafer start needs of a ramping manufacturing site
- Partner strategically with Equipment Engineering Section Manager peers and Operations leadership to align priorities and remove cross-functional barriers
- Represent the module in daily operations forums, delivering clear, data-driven status updates and actionable insights
- Cultivate a culture of open communication, trust, and collaboration across all levels of the organization to accelerate site-wide success
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related Engineering field
- 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience on the process side, including at least 2 years of engineering management experience
Preferred qualifications:
- Proven hands-on experience in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment with a deep understanding of the technical and operational demands of high-volume manufacturing
- Deep expertise in Photo process development and control: direct experience in OPC and DOMA, resist evaluation and selection, and enhanced at-tool detection
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing, deploying, and sustaining Advanced Process Control (APC) models within Photo/Diffusion modules
- Proven success in building, developing, and leading high-performing engineering teams, transforming individual contributors into a cohesive unit driving toward shared goals
- Exceptional prioritization skills - the ability to simultaneously manage competing projects and shifting demands in a fast-moving, high-stakes manufacturing environment
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
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- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related Engineering field
- 5 years semiconductor manufacturing experience on the process side
- At least 2 years of engineering management experience
- Hands-on experience in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment
- Deep expertise in Photo process development and control (OPC, DOMA, resist evaluation/selection, at-tool detection)
- Proficiency in developing, deploying, and sustaining Advanced Process Control (APC) models within Photo/Diffusion modules
- Proven success building and leading high-performing engineering teams
- Exceptional prioritization and project management skills in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and annual bonuses are portrayed as a meaningful, formula-linked upside that can materially lift total earnings in strong years. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount further reinforces recurring, wealth-building incentives.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match is described as a stable core benefit, with some references to additional legacy employer contributions and even pension-like elements for certain cohorts. This framing positions long-term savings support as a notable part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is depicted as broadly comprehensive, with preventive care and access to HSA/FSA features cited as value-adds. Company-seeded HSA contributions are repeatedly characterized as an important offset to the plan design for those enrolled.
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