Senior Operations Manager, Wafer Fabrication, Raxium

About the Job

Raxium is the microLED technology, bringing the world's first monolithically-integrated, micron-scale and Red, Green, Blue (RGB) emitter solution to enable a new differentiated display products, ranging from Augmented Reality (AR) micro-displays to direct-view light-field displays with natural Three-Dimensional (3D) functionality. Our high-volume III-V Wafer Fab is a critical asset, and we are looking for a highly experienced operations leader to ensure its optimal performance and continued scalability.

Google's Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and light-field display. With start-up roots and a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt next-generation display markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production teams (epi, fab, test). Ensure execution against daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, consistently meeting safety, quality, and output objectives.
  
• Maximize fab throughput by driving daily constraint mitigation for tools, labor, and material, identifying and resolving bottlenecks across the entire production flow.
  
• Direct all inbound, shipping, receiving, and internal material movement. Implement inventory strategies to optimize stock levels for raw materials, consumables, and finished goods while mitigating obsolescence risks.
  
• Define, track, and drive key operational metrics (e.g., OEE, Cycle Time, Yield, WIP). Develop and present regular performance reports directly to executive leadership.
  
• Advocate a Lean manufacturing model. Lead and mentor teams to execute continuous efficiency projects that actively reduce waste and improve overall cycle times.
  

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial), Materials Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership and scheduling within a wafer fabrication facility.
• 10 years of experience in people management.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Experience in SPC (Statistical Process Control) and its operational implementation for process monitoring and yield stability.
• Proven experience in managing the operational aspects of a larger III-V fab in the US or equivalent. Experience capacity planning and factory simulation within a complex, large-scale, high-mix/high-volume semiconductor environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, JMP) to drive data-based decisions for metrics and reporting.
• Excellent communication, people-management, and change management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.