Leads a cross-functional semiconductor process engineering team developing advanced analog technology. Oversees process optimization across major wafer-fabrication modules, process integration, root-cause resolution, technology transfer, and concurrent development programs. Manages workforce planning, performance, succession, and talent development while coordinating with integration, device, equipment, manufacturing, and operations teams. Communicates program status, risks, and technology readiness to site and executive leadership.
Why Texas Instruments
At Texas Instruments, we design and manufacture semiconductors that power electronics across the world. Our 300mm manufacturing facilities represent some of the most advanced wafer fabrication environments in the industry. We invest in our people, our technology, and our manufacturing capabilities and we are looking for leaders who want to make a meaningful impact at scale.
About the Role
Texas Instruments is seeking a technically strong and highly motivated Section Manager - Process Development to lead a cross-functional team of experienced process engineers developing TI's most advanced analog semiconductor technologies. In this leadership role, you will drive innovative process development across all process modules, manage concurrent technology programs, and deliver solutions that push the boundaries of analog technology performance.
This is a high-visibility position requiring both deep technical expertise and strong people leadership. You will partner closely with integration, device, design, and manufacturing teams to define and execute process development strategies delivering results on aggressive timelines in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership & Organization Management
- Lead, develop, and grow a cross-functional team of experienced process engineers spanning all major process modules
- Drive workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and talent development within the section
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Advanced Process Development
- Lead process development and optimization across all process modules including Photolithography, CVD, PVD, Diffusion, Plasma Etch, CMP, and other relevant unit processes
- Define and execute process integration strategies for TI's most advanced analog technology nodes
- Drive innovative process solutions that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
- Own technical problem-solving and root cause resolution for complex, cross-module process challenges
Program Execution & Timeline Management
- Enable multiple concurrent technology development programs, balancing resources and priorities to meet aggressive milestones
- Support program schedules, clearly communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans to site and executive leadership
- Drive cross-functional execution across process engineering, integration, device engineering, equipment, and operations teams to ensure on-time technology delivery
- Develop scalable engineering workflows and operational frameworks that improve program velocity and team effectiveness
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Engagement
- Partner with integration, yield, device, and operations teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and process readiness
- Provide regular program updates, technology development status, and risk assessments to site leadership
- Represent the section in cross-site and corporate-level technology forums, benchmarking activities, and best-practice sharing initiatives
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of direct engineering team leadership or management experience within the semiconductor industry.
Preferred qualifications:
- Broad process module experience spanning multiple unit process areas within an advanced wafer fabrication environment
- Experience leading technology development for analog, mixed-signal, or specialty semiconductor technologies
- Familiarity with process integration and technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing
- Track record of delivering new technology nodes or process generations on schedule and to performance specifications
- Experience in 300mm wafer fabrication environments
- Experience supporting multi-site or corporate-level technology benchmarking and governance
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management skills
- Proven ability to engage and present program and technology updates to site and executive leadership
Why TI?
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
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