SBT is the exclusive executive recruiting firm for this confidential position.Company OverviewThis semiconductor startup is seeking a Head of Process Engineering to lead the transition of cutting-edge R&D technologies into mid-scale front-end wafer production. This leadership role is at the intersection of innovation and execution, critical to the company’s next phase of growth.The ideal candidate has these three distinct qualities:Has scaled a complex technology from prototype / R&D to small / mid-size production.Has led / managed teams > 10 (ideally 20+) and has proven experience building an organization to a critical mass.Has remained highly technical and “hands on” even in their leadership capacity.Role ResponsibilitiesLead the development and optimization of front-end wafer process engineering strategies, supporting the transition from R&D prototypes to mid-scale production environments.Drive cross-functional collaboration between R&D, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless technology scale-up and process integration.Define and implement robust process control methodologies and yield improvement initiatives to support manufacturing ramp-up.Provide technical leadership across a broad range of process areas, ensuring flexibility and innovation remain central to scaling efforts.Build, mentor, and guide a high-performing engineering team capable of supporting both research-focused development and volume-oriented manufacturing.Qualifications5+ years of experience in semiconductor process engineering, with a strong track record of scaling technologies from R&D to production.Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related field is highly preferred.Demonstrated experience in startup or early-stage environments is required.Deep understanding of front-end wafer development processes, with the ability to lead across a range of process engineering disciplines.Onsite presence is required to support close collaboration with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
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