Director, Probe and Post Fab

Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the operational, technical, and automation strategy for Probe & Post‑Fab Operations

Establish a phased automation roadmap for Post‑Fab, balancing near‑term practicality with long‑term scalability

Ensure Post‑Fab systems and execution models align with fab‑level manufacturing standards

Operational Ownership

Full accountability for yield, cost per wafer, cycle time, and quality from probe through post‑fab

Lead stable execution of post‑fab operations during automation transitions

Drive continuous improvement while maintaining production continuity

Automation & Manufacturing Systems

Lead the evolution of Post‑Fab Operations toward a fab‑like operating model, including:

MES usage, tracking, and lot genealogy

SPC, recipe control, and data integrity

Standard work and operational discipline

Establish an automation approach where:

Short‑term: tool‑to‑tool transport may remain manual

Long‑term: material delivery and flow enable automated solutions

Partner with IT, Manufacturing Systems, and Facilities to ensure scalable, standardized implementation

Technical Stewardship

Provide oversight of:

Probe strategies and probe card utilization

Wafer thickness targets, TTV, warp, and bow controls

Back side metallization robustness and compatibility with assembly flows

Ensure manufacturing readiness for new products and volume ramps

Organization & Talent

Build, develop, and retain high‑performing engineering and operations teams

Establish clear expectations for managers and technical leaders

Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement

Cross‑Functional Integration

Serve as the primary interface to:

Front‑end Fab leadership

Assembly and packaging organizations

Quality, reliability, supply chain, and IT teams

Support capital planning, automation investments, and cost‑reduction initiatives