Director Automation & Equipment Technology

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Industry 4.0 and lights‑out automation strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Develop departmental plans, including business, production, operational and organizational priorities.
  • Drive long-term technology vision, innovation adoption, and cross‑site alignment.
• Automation & Digital Transformation
  • Lead teams in implementing and sustaining Robotics automation, Material transportation automation, Process automation, and factory system automation solutions.
  • Identify automation opportunities with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams; develop business cases and ROI models.
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies that improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, stability, and quality.
• Execution & Operations
  • Oversee budgets, resources, and project timelines across multiple concurrent automation projects.
  • Ensure high-availability, fault‑tolerant design of automation systems.
  • Lead incident and problem management, including root cause analysis and 24/7 support escalation plans.
• People Leadership
  • Lead and mentor automation engineers and technical leaders, fostering professional growth and a high‑trust, high‑performance culture.
  • Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and proactive exploration of emerging technologies.
  • Ensure strong documentation, knowledge-sharing, and technical training across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of semiconductor automation experience focused on lights-out manufacturing, factory systems, and digital transformation; minimum 5 years in leadership.
• Proven success leading regional/cross‑site teams and collaborating with vendors and partners.
• Strong understanding of backend processes, WIP flow, and production workflow optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and operational management skills.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts, resolve competing priorities, and drive data‑based decisions.
• Demonstrated capability in continuous improvement, waste elimination, and system optimization.

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