Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager

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Texas Instruments is seeking a Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager to lead a team of engineers at our new manufacturing site in Sherman, Texas. This role is critical to our successful ramp of manufacturing operations and development of our next-generation technologies, offering the opportunity to shape both technical strategy and team culture in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The Photo/Diffusion Process Engineering Section Manager will:

• Own the full performance and long-term success of the section, consistently demonstrating high ownership and accountability for team results, deliverables, and culture


• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of process engineers and technicians by establishing clear expectations, driving tactical execution, and architecting forward-looking strategic plans


• Orchestrate the efficient release of Photo/Diffusion processes to meet aggressive ramp milestones and production targets


• Champion daily module operational performance by proactively improving process stability, implementing innovative automation solutions, and maximizing manufacturing flexibility


• Identify and execute high-impact process improvements that increase process yield and enable cost leadership


• Drive process development and qualification activities to enable next-generation technology nodes, ensuring seamless integration into high-volume manufacturing


• Recruit, mentor, and elevate technical talent, building a team of technicians and engineers capable of scaling with the wafer start needs of a ramping manufacturing site


• Partner strategically with Equipment Engineering Section Manager peers and Operations leadership to align priorities and remove cross-functional barriers


• Represent the module in daily operations forums, delivering clear, data-driven status updates and actionable insights


• Cultivate a culture of open communication, trust, and collaboration across all levels of the organization to accelerate site-wide success

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related Engineering field 
• 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience on the process side, including at least 2 years of engineering management experience 

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven hands-on experience in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment with a deep understanding of the technical and operational demands of high-volume manufacturing
• Deep expertise in Photo process development and control: direct experience in OPC and DOMA, resist evaluation and selection, and enhanced at-tool detection
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing, deploying, and sustaining Advanced Process Control (APC) models within Photo/Diffusion modules
• Proven success in building, developing, and leading high-performing engineering teams, transforming individual contributors into a cohesive unit driving toward shared goals
• Exceptional prioritization skills - the ability to simultaneously manage competing projects and shifting demands in a fast-moving, high-stakes manufacturing environment