Senior Director, MEMS Technology

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 74813 

Description

Skyworks Solutions seeks a Sr. Director of MEMS Technology to lead our global technology, engineering, and product development efforts for MEMS technologies. The leader will report to the Vice President of Acoustic Engineering and EDA and will drive Skyworks MEMS strategy. The Senior Director of MEMS Technology will leverage a strong background in MEMS process and device engineering as well as end-to-end product development and integration into MEMS-based solutions to define and execute the roadmap for our MEMS technologies and products.

 

The leader will be responsible for delivering high quality MEMS products that integrate into Skyworks precision timing modules. They will work cross-functionally and in close collaboration with Business Unit’s Silicon IC design engineering leaders as well as other divisional engineering leaders and external partners to ensure the technical and commercial success of the complete MEMS-based products.

 

The ideal Sr. Director of MEMS Technology is a passionate leader with the ability to drive an expanding area developing MEMS solutions that enable a competitive advantage for Skyworks. The successful leader will apply their knowledge and breadth of exposure across their team to drive well-constructed and differentiated MEMS solutions to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead Skyworks' advanced engineering MEMS development efforts by quickly building and managing a high-velocity MEMS engineering team, establishing the product vision, and supporting the development and production of parts by being the technical expert.

• Collaborate with the senior management team to influence strategic business decisions regarding MEMS technologies, ensuring effective and regular communication with the executive team and peers across the organization.

• Work with external partners and internal development teams to utilize Skyworks' technologies in creating and implementing a compelling technology roadmap that supports business unit product opportunities in timing, VCO, VCXO, and more.

• Formulate and drive best practices that are adopted across the MEMS engineering organization; drive an execution and efficiency mindset across all engineering functions as it relates to operationalizing the MEMS technology development. Continuously track and benchmark performance to ensure our MEMS products are world-class amongst our peers.

• Define and drive robust design methodologies across the MEMS engineering organization that instill a high-performance mindset, drive execution excellence and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and evolution of the design methodology in response to lessons learned and new technology requirements.

• Provide high-level technical contributions to customer relationships ensuring we can deliver products that are fully compliant with customer requirements.

• Meet financial objectives by accurately forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, anticipating expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.

• Leadership responsibilities include: Attract and retain top talent while actively managing underperformance. Articulate the mission and rally the team around success, leading from the front with a high level of ownership and demanding excellence from yourself and your team. Travel will be an important part of the position as well.

Required Experience and Skills

Industry experience: 15 years+ e