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Senior Wafer Fab Planner

USA - Alhambra, CA💼 Full-time💰 $82,000–$117,000🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Manage production planning and scheduling for epitaxial growth and wafer fabrication operations to translate die demand into wafer starts and ensure timely delivery.

Role type

Senior IC production planner (semiconductor manufacturing)

Builds

InP semiconductor laser and gain chips

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing (photonic devices, InP)

Required skills

capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory management, demand planning, ERP/MRP systems, advanced Excel, analytical skills, organizational skills

Preferred skills

photonics, optoelectronics, compound semiconductors, InP, GaAs, silicon photonics, epitaxial growth operations (MOCVD, MOVPE, MBE), semiconductor MES systems, wafer yield management, high-mix manufacturing

Technologies

ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, semiconductor MES systems

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain master production plans for InP wafer fabrication; translate customer demand into wafer start requirements; generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly production schedules; plan production loading across epitaxial growth tools and downstream operations; perform capacity analysis and identify bottlenecks; monitor wafer movement, WIP health, aging lots, and cycle time; maintain die supply plans based on forecast and yield assumptions; partner with Operations, Engineering, Yield Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve risks and develop dashboards for production metrics.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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