Engineering Director, Automated Material Handling Systems

Job Details: Job Description: Intel is transforming its global Assembly and Test manufacturing network to support the next generation of advanced packaging, AI products, and high-volume semiconductor production. To achieve this, we are seeking an Engineering Director, Automated Material Handling Systems, to define, develop, and execute the roadmap for automated material handling systems (AMHS), factory automation, and autonomous logistics solutions across both greenfield and brownfield Assembly and Test factories.   The ideal leader has experience with fully automating high-tech manufacturing factories in Semiconductor Advanced Packaging.  They can combine their operational experience in semiconductor manufacturing, large-scale factory transformation, and strong knowledge of emerging automation technologies. The successful candidate must be able to hit the ground running as the role involves strategic direction setting as well as driving execution.   Responsibilities: • Create and execute a comprehensive automation strategy that drives productivity, scalability, safety, flexibility, and cost competitiveness across Intel’s global manufacturing footprint. • Serve as the senior program leader responsible for defining future-state factory architectures, aligning major capital investments, and leading complex factory conversion programs that modernize existing operations while enabling next-generation manufacturing capabilities. • Rapidly assess current factory operations, identify and prioritize near-term automation opportunities, implement practical solutions that generate measurable business value, and simultaneously build the long-term automation vision for Intel’s Assembly and Test manufacturing factories. • Define the Assembly & Test roadmap for automated material handling systems, autonomous logistics, robotics, digital manufacturing systems, and smart factory technologies. • Align automation strategies and capabilities with Intel’s manufacturing expansion plans, advanced packaging technologies, and future product requirements. • Manage a team of equipment engineers for the selection, development, deployment, and ramp of automated material handling systems in CATD and ATM Assembly/Test factories.   Required Skills & Experience: • Factory modeling and simulation experience, including creation of Digital Twins and dynamic WIP simulations models • WIP Transportation Hardware & Robotics: AMR (Autonomous Mobil Robots), OHT (Overhead Hoist Transport), Cobots for loading/unloading WIP, AGVs (Autonomous Guided Vehicles) • Material/WIP Storage: Stockers and smart storage racks • Smart Manufacturing Automation – scheduling for production material • Manufacturing Operations: driving efficient process flows, manning ratios, factory layout optimization • Automation System Infrastructure: MCS (Material Control Systems) that enable material tracking and dispatching, 3rd party systems integrated into OEM factory (WiFi, GPS, security certification) • AI Integration and Tools leveraged in development for any of the areas above • Factory and facilities requirements for enablement and integrated systems • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead highly matrixed teams managing budgets, resources and timelines, as well as proven background in aligning program scope/funding with Sr Management. • Proven technical group management skills: team leadership, strategic planning, IC coaching, and career development of a technical team. • Strong influencing, written and verbal communication skills • Fundamental understanding of advanced packaging devices, fabrication processes, and technology. • Strong technical and analytical skills, with expertise in statistical design of experiments and problem-solving techniques. • Ability to apply