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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director / Vice President Fab Engineering - **Company:** @WORK - **Location:** Temecula, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Technical Data Management Systems, Data Analytics - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_5a7611469f0156f83f7664a80a9a2e6a ## About the Role * Executive Gravitas & Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical data into concise strategic insights for the Board, CEO, customers, and investors. * Advanced Fab Management (HVM): Proven mastery of managing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including deep understanding of silicon photonics, MEMS, or advanced CMOS nodes. * Financial & Business Acumen: Advanced capability in managing large-scale budgets, calculating return on investment (ROI) for capital equipment, and executing cost of goods sold (COGS) reduction strategies. * Strategic Collaboration: Mastery in building alignment and navigating competing priorities across Operations, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. * Change Management: Proven ability to lead large technical organizations through rapid scaling, structural transformations, and technological pivots., * Education: Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a highly related engineering/scientific discipline. * Industrial Experience: 15+ years of progressive technical experience in semiconductor manufacturing, with a deep understanding of Front End (FEOL) and Back End (BEOL) processing. * Leadership Experience: 7+ years in a senior director or executive-level role (e.g., Director of Fab Operations, Director of Integration/Process, or VP) directly managing multi-disciplinary engineering organizations within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. * Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling a semiconductor fabrication facility from low-volume R&D/prototyping into stable, profitable high-volume manufacturing., * PhD in a relevant engineering field with published contributions to semiconductor or photonics technology. * Extensive experience with silicon photonics integration or advanced optical communication device manufacturing. * Formal certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Executive Leadership, or advanced Project Management (PMP). ## Description The Vice President of Fab Engineering is a critical executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational execution, and technical capability of the entire semiconductor fabrication facility. This role oversees all Fab engineering disciplines-including Process Engineering, Process Integration, Equipment/Maintenance Engineering, and Yield Enhancement-to deliver world-class manufacturing metrics. The VP ensures the Fab scales efficiently to meet commercial revenue targets, manages annual CapEx and OpEx budgets, drives technology transfers from R&D to High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM), and cultivates a high-performance culture of engineering excellence., * Executive & Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term technical roadmap for Fab operations, aligning engineering capabilities with corporate growth, product roadmaps, and business unit priorities (such as the CPBU). * Operational Excellence & Profitability: Hold ultimate accountability for Fab operational performance metrics, including baseline wafer yield, factory cycle time, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and cost per wafer. * Cross-Functional Engineering Alignment: Unify and direct all Fab engineering organizations (Process, Integration, Equipment, and Yield) to eliminate silos, accelerate New Product Introductions (NPI), and ensure seamless technology transfers. * CapEx & Asset Management: Spearhead the Fab's capital expenditure (CapEx) strategy, overseeing multi-million dollar tool procurement, facility expansions, cleanroom space optimization, and advanced capacity planning. * Strategic Vendor & Joint Venture Relations: Lead executive-level negotiations and maintain strategic partnerships with primary semiconductor equipment manufacturers (OEMs), chemical/material suppliers, and external foundries. * Quality & Risk Management: Establish and enforce comprehensive quality management systems (such as automotive-grade or aerospace standards if applicable), leading the Fab response to critical technical excursions or supply chain risks to guarantee 24/7 business continuity. * Financial & Budgetary Oversight: Develop and manage the comprehensive annual operational budget (OpEx) for Fab engineering, identifying structural cost-reduction opportunities without sacrificing yield or quality. * Talent Cultivation & Culture: Build, mentor, and scale a world-class engineering leadership team; drive workforce development programs, succession planning, and a culture centered on safety, data-driven accountability, and continuous improvement. Supervisory Responsibilities * Provide executive direction to a senior leadership team, including Directors of Process Engineering, Process Integration, and Equipment Engineering. * Oversee organizational design, headcount planning, and talent allocation for the entire Fab engineering ecosystem. * Establish top-down organizational goals, performance tracking frameworks, and executive coaching for department heads., * Environment: Split between an executive office setting, boardrooms, and active time inside the cleanroom Fab facility. * Fab Activity: Periodic inspections and walkthroughs of the Fab cleanroom environment; required to wear full cleanroom PPE (bunny suit) during Fab visits. * Travel: Up to 25% travel anticipated for vendor evaluations, customer executive reviews, and industry conferences.