Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. The Silicon Operations Manager is responsible for driving operational activities from product definition and production ramp to sustained production, overseeing the development, qualification, and manufacturing ramp-up of the company’s silicon products.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate transitioning tests from the lab environment to the production environment
- Develop, debug, qualify, and deploy test programs to meet and exceed evolving customer needs and expectations
- Drive yield optimization activities and improvements
- Control the company’s RMA procedures and process
- Work with marketing teams to provide a first line of defense for yield loss, RMA and customer returns
- Drive failure analysis activities, investigating and solving complex issues in a fast-paced test department
- Designing experiments and analyzing data to root cause and debug product failures
- Provide primary interface between the company and external semiconductor vendors (OSATs, foundries etc.)
- Lead cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, and quality assurance to meet production targets and KPIs
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning to develop and execute efficient production schedules based on customer demand and inventory goals
- Develop, manage, and execute qualification activities, including prototyping parts, engineering samples and qualification builds
- Coordinate Supply Chain Planning, Procurement and Sales Operations to support product development and manufacturing ramp‑up
- Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and SKU management
- Maintain and update internal systems to reflect NPI/engineering demand, assembly instructions, build requirements, and engineering sample plans
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to advance operational modeling, automation, and cost‑reduction opportunities
Skills
- 10+ years' experience in Semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing
- Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process from semiconductor manufacturing to production test
- Strong background in semiconductor development and product lifecycle management
- Experience with FMA activities and failure analysis in the lab and production test environments
- Experience in Semiconductor Parametric & Functional Test and Characterization
- Experience in manufacturing metrics and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, motivated, and self-driven
- Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and experience in working with external constituencies
- Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
- Familiar with 6-sigma, DOE, FMEA
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