PCS Process Manager - FAU Assembly & Test

Role Purpose

Own the FAU assembly and test process end to end-from NPI through high volume manufacturing (HVM)-ensuring automation architecture, scalability, robust yield, and competitive cost.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Ownership & Manufacturing Strategy
. Serve as the single end to end process owner for FAU assembly and test from NPI to HVM.
. Define the process scalability roadmap covering volume, cost, and manufacturing footprint.
. Drive DfM/DfX feedback into FAU product design to ensure manufacturability at scale.
2. Automation Architecture & Deployment
. Act as Automation Architect for FAU assembly and test, defining the end to end automation concept (manual semi automated fully automated).
. Specify automation requirements for alignment, assembly, test, handling, and traceability.
. Interface with automation integrators, equipment suppliers, and CMs to ensure solutions are scalable, cost effective, and deployable across manufacturing partners.
. Own the automation roadmap and deployment timing aligned with ramp plans.
3. NPI Readiness & Transfer to Manufacturing
. Own FAU manufacturing readiness through EVT, DVT, and PVT.
. Define process readiness criteria and ensure timely NPI to HVM transitions.
. Own process transfer packages to contract manufacturers and support ramp up, yield learning, and stabilization.
4. Yield, Metrology & Process Control
. Define metrology, inspection, and test strategies.
. Own yield performance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
. Define and maintain SPC frameworks, Cp/Cpk targets, and control plans.
5. Success Metrics
. FAU yield, throughput, and stability
. Automation coverage and scalability
. NPI to HVM transition time
. Cost per FAU

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering or applied science)
• Statistical training through Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Lean Fundamentals
• Lead teams with clear and significant, demonstrable financial impact
• Demonstrated ability to permanently solve difficult manufacturing issues (crises or chronic)
• Lead new process/ product/ innovation project(s)
• Knowledge sharing across division - e.g. core technologist
• Basic understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and drivers
• Submits and is granted IP
• Experience working with mentor(s) with technical expertise in different technical areas

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced degree in Engineering or applied science
• Black Belt certification
• Plant experience
• Experience across multiple divisions, functions
• Global experience