Technical Project Manager – Metal ALD New Product Transitions

Join our FEP, ALD, and EPI Manufacturing Engineering team.  The primary role for this Technical Project Manager is supporting Metal ALD New Product Transitions but responsibilities can flex into supporting New Product Transitions, CIP (Continuous Improvement Projects) and Refurbished Systems for ALD, FEP, and EPI.   

Working as a Technical Project Manager within FEP, ALD, and EPI requires working in a team environment where the team members support each other.  We value the ability to back up other team members.  Be ready and willing to work with and help other Manufacturing Engineers, Test Techs, Quality Engineers, System Project Managers, Suppliers, Business Management, Operations Management, and Finance. 

Metal ALD Products:  ALD Business Unit is continuing to develop their ‘quad wafer’ chamber and Trillium products.  For these products the NPT PM will work with Design Engineering, NPMEs, Materials PMs, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to develop high level POR (Plan for Record) which includes developing the ATO (Assemble to Order) manufacturing strategy along with where and how the modules will be built and tested.  NPT PM manages manufacturing builds which start with lab chambers and ELS (Early Learning Shipment) builds through our ALD pilot line.  NPT PM also manages the programs and builds as ALD Austin Manufacturing ships the DTOR (Development Tool of Record) shipments to customers.  Along with the DTOR shipments, the NPT PM ensures that product is progressing with build and test documentation, supplier quality, and field quality.  NPT PM finishes the new product transition to volume once the new product’s modules meet performance goals for capacity, cycle time, and quality. 

Functional Knowledge 

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in Project Management and basic knowledge of Capital Equipment for Semiconductor Industry.  Deeper knowledge of FEP, ALD, and EPI tools is a plus 

Engineering Skill Requirements 

• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. 

• Requires ability to learn new skills and transpose them to solving manufacturing problems. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products.  Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and Operations with new and existing products. 

• Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements.  Uses DFx principles to reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and improve delivered product quality. 

Test Procedures, Test Fixtures, and Syscons 

• Develops test procedures, including assisting with the definition of test specifications with design / software engineering.   Develops and refines Mayan scripts for chamber testing. 

• Works with Central Test Engineering, Test Techs, and other Test Engineers on the design and development of test fixtures.  May assist in the coordination of test fixture sourcing activities. 

• Works with Total Product Support, Test Techs, Contract Manufacturers, and other workcenters in order to develop and maintain the merged syscons for systems. 

Statistical Process Control 

• Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results; may takes corrective/continuous improvement actions. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Evaluates work methods, test procedures, and workcenter policies.  Participates in the development and maintenance of new and existing business processes and test strategies in order to continuously improve performance and reduce manufacturing cycle time. 

Failure Analysis and Non-Conformance Corrective Action 

• Works with Customer Experience team to determine root cause of internal and external non-conformances.  Drives corrective action back into test strategy based on corrective actions.  Works with Customer Experience, and Design Engineers of failure analysis and drive corrective actions into test process. 

New Product Transitions 

• Supports new product transitions as key manufacturing engineering team member.  Works with Design Engineers to convert their test specifications into tests.  Develops test strategies to efficiently test chambers to required quality and cycle time goals.  Determines tooling and test fixtures required for testing new chambers as they transition into volume manufacturing environment. 

Business Expertise 

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work 

Leadership 

• No direct supervisory responsibilities but provides guidance to the team 

• Able to keep team focused on program goals and system delivery on time and with high quality standards  

Problem Solving 

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents  

Impact 

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations 

Generic Description for Technical Project Manger 

Key Responsibilities 

Will prepare project plan and coordinates the attainment of project deliverables from planning to implementation. Maintains matrix for process improvements 

Will drive project deliverables and task details by through the use reports, tracking charts and, checklists. 

Aligns the activities of resources internal to the business unit to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.   

Monitors, and reports to the business unit on project's cost performance.  

Will participate on intra business unit design teams to complete projects.  Will contribute to the team's technical development in the pursuit of the team's project goals. 

Will research causes to project obstacles and assist in implementing solutions for resolution. 

Functional Knowledge 

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines 

Business Expertise 

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market 

Leadership 

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements 

Problem Solving 

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information 

Impact 

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus