Silicon Operations Manager

EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software integration and will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible in power, energy, and space constrained applications. EnCharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems.

About the Position:

The Silicon Operations Manager is responsible for driving operational activities from product definition and production ramp to sustained production. The individual will drive new product introduction activities, operational readiness for production and product lifecycle management. The silicon Operations Manager will be responsible for development, qualification and manufacturing ramp up of the company’s silicon products. The Silicon Operations Manager will report to the COO.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate transitioning tests from the lab environment to the production environment


• Develop, debug, qualify, and deploy test programs to meet and exceed evolving customer needs and expectations


• Drive yield optimization activities and improvements


• Control the company’s RMA procedures and process.


• Work with marketing teams to provide a first line of defense for yield loss, RMA and customer returns.


• Drive failure analysis activities, investigating and solving complex issues in a fast-paced test department.


• Designing experiments and analyzing data to root cause and debug product failures


• Provide primary interface between the company and external semiconductor vendors (OSATs, foundries etc.)


• Lead cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, and quality assurance to meet production targets and KPIs.


• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning to develop and execute efficient production schedules based on customer demand and inventory goals.


• Develop, manage, and execute qualification activities, including prototyping parts, engineering samples and qualification builds.


• Coordinate Supply Chain Planning, Procurement and Sales Operations to support product development and manufacturing ramp‑up.


• Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and SKU management


• Maintain and update internal systems to reflect NPI/engineering demand, assembly instructions, build requirements, and engineering sample plans.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to advance operational modeling, automation, and cost‑reduction opportunities.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in Semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing


• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process from semiconductor manufacturing to production test.


• Strong background in semiconductor development and product lifecycle management.


• Experience with FMA activities and failure analysis in the lab and production test environments


• Experience in Semiconductor Parametric & Functional Test and Characterization


• Experience in manufacturing metrics and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment


• Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, motivated, and self-driven


• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal


• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and experience in working with external constituencies


• Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs


• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments


• Familiar with 6-sigma, DOE, FMEA

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000 per year. Actual compensation offered will be determined based by factors as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.