Join the Revolution in Semiconductor Manufacturing at SM!
We're at the forefront of an exciting era of growth and innovation at SM (Sherman Fab), where our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are driving the production of a vast portfolio of semiconductor products. As we rapidly expand our capabilities, we're seeking a PDE Section Manager. Generally, the second-highest level engineering position in the factory, this role reports to the Engineering Branch Manager, and oversees and provides leadership to PDE engineers and technicians for,
- Yield Optimization: Conduct thorough analysis of production yield issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- New Product Launch: Collaborate with Business Units to characterize, qualify, and successfully release new products to production, ensuring a smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
- Production Support: Address daily production challenges including low yield disposition and process troubleshooting.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and quality enhancement across the production process.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize statistical tools and production data to guide engineering decisions and process improvements.
- Design Collaboration: Work with design teams on product simulation, design verification and silicon debug.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with business units' product engineering teams to drive yield improvements through test program optimization, hardware enhancements, and setup adjustments.
- Failure Analysis: Collaborate with Electrical and Physical failure analysis labs to drive to root cause.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
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6 years of experience in Product Engineering at the Device/Wafer Level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong technical background in process/ test and device physics.
- Strong data analysis skills and experience with AI systems for data analysis
- Very strong problem solving skills
- Strong experience driving projects to successful conclusion
- 1 year of leadership/management experience
- Open minded to change, dramatic change
- Adaptable to change in direction and priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
- Demonstrated ability to stay calm at all times under stressful situations
- 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.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- 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 Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline
- Six years of experience in product engineering at the device or wafer level
- Strong technical background in process, test, and device physics
- Strong data analysis skills and experience with AI systems for data analysis
- Very strong problem-solving skills
- Strong experience driving projects to successful conclusion
- One year of leadership or management experience
- Adaptability to change in direction and priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions
- Initiative and results orientation
- Strong time management skills enabling on-time project delivery
- Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
Texas Instruments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Texas Instruments and has not been reviewed or approved by Texas Instruments.
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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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What We Do
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