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Semiconductor Development Operations Manager

2 days ago Reedley, CA

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work! Would you like to become part of a hands-on team that cultivates engineering precision and innovation? We are seeking an individual to lead an operations team in the development of world-class semiconductor devices and processes.

Description

This is a full-time on-site role to lead operations for semiconductor pilot line. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and execution of next generation product development and prototyping device builds while driving an industry leading safety culture. The person will ensure that experiments are implemented according to plan and that data are accurately collected and analyzed. The person will manage multiple shifts of operators accountable to running MOCVD, lithography, etch, thin films, wet chemistry, metrology, CMP, and bonding processs equipment.","responsibilities":"Drive day-to-day operations in the process development fabrication facility

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Lead shift managers and broader operations to team to drive pilot line safety, quality, and output

Design, and set up statistical process control, MES process routes

Define KPIs for pilot line productivity and drive a culture of continuous improvement around KPIs

Work with the director of semiconductor engineering, process engineering, facilities, integration, and other functions to prioritize pilot line activities

Work with multi-functional development teams with engineers with wafer fab, device testing, and product engineering roles

Preferred Qualifications

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering

5+ years of senior management experience in a clean room based R&D / pilot production environment

Excellent critical analysis, statistical analysis, and reasoning skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Experience with quality management systems

Minimum Qualifications

B.Sc.degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related fields

10+ years hands on semiconductor experience

5+ years of working in clean room facility

3+ years of experience with failure analysis

Experience with data analysis tools and principles of statistically designed experimentation (JMP, Matlab, Excel, Stat-Ease, etc.)

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): Reedley, CA
Job ID: apple-200641986-3401_rxr-660
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-30T19:12:46

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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