Senior Director, Integration & Yield – 200mm

The Senior Director of Integration & Yield will lead the end-to-end integration, characterization, yield, contamination-free manufacturing (CFM), and metrology functions for GlobalFoundries’ 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Vermont. This role is accountable for driving overall fab yield performance, process integration excellence through strong technical leadership, data-driven execution, and cross-functional alignment.

As a key member of the site leadership team, this leader will ensure that technology and manufacturing processes are fully integrated, optimized, and delivering against yield, reliability, and customer performance targets. The role also serves as a critical interface with global engineering and product teams to enable technology transfer, product ramp, and continuous improvement.

GlobalFoundries operates in a highly collaborative, global environment where leaders are expected to drive accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities

Integration & Yield Strategy

Lead overall integration and yield strategy across the fab , ensuring alignment to site performance goals and global technology improvement roadmaps

Own yield performance across products and technologies, including systematic improvement plans and long-term yield roadmap development

Drive cross-module integration to ensure robust process interactions and optimized end-to-end performance and cost

Yield Performance & Continuous Improvement

Drive yield improvement through advanced data analytics, statistical methods, and structured problem solving

Lead root cause analysis and resolution of yield excursions, defectivity issues, and reliability concerns

Establish rigorous yield monitoring systems, KPIs, and governance to ensure sustained performance improvements

Partner with process and equipment engineering teams to resolve systemic manufacturing challenges impacting yield and quality

Process Integration & Characterization

Own process integration across all modules, ensuring alignment between process steps and successful device performance outcomes

Lead electrical characterization and process characterization activities to support technology development and manufacturing stability

Support new product introduction (NPI) and technology transfers through robust integration and qualification processes

Contamination-Free Manufacturing (CFM) & Metrology

Lead CFM strategy and execution to ensure contamination control, defect reduction, and process integrity across the fab

Oversee metrology and inspection capabilities to enable accurate process monitoring, defect detection, and yield improvement

Drive advancements in defect detection, inline monitoring, and process control methodologies

Global Collaboration & Technology Interface

Partner with global technology development teams to align on best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives

Support cross- fab technology transfer and yield learning cycles across GlobalFoundries’ manufacturing network

Interface with product engineering and customers as needed to resolve complex technical and yield-related challenges

Talent Leadership & Organizational Development

Build and lead a high-performing organization across integration, characterization, CFM, and metrology teams

Develop technical depth and leadership capability within the organization through coaching, talent development, and succession planning

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across engineering functions

Operational Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) standards, as well as quality and regulatory requirements

Drive disciplined engineering practices, documentation, and process control frameworks across integration and yield functions

Own key performance metrics related to yield, defectivity, and process capability

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Materials Science, Physics, or related field ( Master’s or PhD preferred)

15+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or technology development

5+ years of leadership experience in integration, yield, or process engineering organizations

Technical & Leadership Competencies

Deep expertise in semiconductor process integration, device physics, and yield engineering

Strong experience with yield improvement methodologies, defect reduction, and statistical process control

Proven track record driving yield improvement and resolving complex manufacturing issues in a fab environment

Strong understanding of characterization, failure analysis, and reliability methodologies

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across process, equipment, and manufacturing teams

Leadership Profile

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a bias toward data-driven decision making

Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization and influence across functions

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interfacing with senior leaders and customers

Proven ability to lead change and drive alignment across diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in 200mm semiconductor manufacturing

Background in specialty technologies (e.g., GaN, RF, analog, power, automotive)

Experience supporting technology transfer across global fabs

Expected Salary Range

$198,000.00 - $333,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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