lumilens - Director of Silicon Operations
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Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor or silicon photonics manufacturing • 5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional or multi-site teams • Masters/PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field • Strong background in one or more areas: silicon photonics, CMOS manufacturing, advanced packaging, or optical module production • Proven track record of scaling manufacturing (NPI to HVM), including yield ramp and cost reduction • Experience working with foundries, OSATs, and global supply chain partners • Deep understanding of manufacturing KPIs: yield, cycle time, throughput, cost, and quality • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across complex organizations • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup environment with evolving priorities
Responsibilities
• DRIVE MANUFACTURING SCALE & PERFORMANCE • Lead the ramp of silicon photonics manufacturing from pilot to high-volume production across internal and external sites • Drive yield, throughput, cycle time, and cost improvements across wafer fabrication, packaging, and module assembly • Establish and optimize manufacturing KPIs (“big rocks”) aligned to company milestones and customer delivery commitments • Implement data-driven operational excellence frameworks across the manufacturing network • OWN GLOBAL MANUFACTURING STRATEGY & EXECUTION • Define and execute the manufacturing roadmap across foundry, OSAT, and internal assembly/test partners • Ensure alignment across global sites on process flows, tooling strategies, and capacity planning • Drive equipment and process standardization, including Tool of Record (TOR) and qualification strategies • Partner with supply chain to ensure capacity, cost targets, and supplier performance are met • PARTNER WITH ENGINEERING & SUPPLIERS • Work cross-functionally with process, device, and packaging engineering teams to transition new products (NPI → HVM) • Interface with foundries and strategic suppliers to align on technology roadmaps, yield improvements, and cost reductions • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) initiatives across photonics and packaging • Leverage partners to accelerate innovation, benchmarking, and continuous improvement • OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT • Establish benchmarking practices to identify performance gaps and prioritize improvements • Lead initiatives across yield enhancement, defect reduction, equipment utilization, and cycle time optimization • Drive capital planning and equipment strategy to support scaling needs • Ensure robust process control, reliability, and quality systems are in place • Build, lead, and scale a high-performing operations team across multiple disciplines and geographies • Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement • Lead through influence across engineering, supply chain, and external partners • Develop future leaders and create a strong talent pipeline as the organization grows
Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance • Professional development opportunities and certification support • Access to cutting-edge photonics technology and advanced packaging environments • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams solving complex engineering challenges
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