Senior Manufacturing Manager – Assembly & Silicon Interposer Fabrication

About AttoTude, The World's First THz Radio Over Wire 

AttoTude is at the forefront of revolutionizing data centers through advanced interconnect technology based on wired THz transceivers. By adapting the fiber from photonics and advancing today's ASICs to THz, our innovative AttoEngine eliminates networking bottlenecks, enabling high-speed interconnects for AI data centers. 

Job Summary 

• The Senior Manufacturing Manager will lead the development, industrialization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for SMT, system-level assembly, and silicon interposer fabrication supporting innovative datacenter hardware platforms.

  This role is responsible for defining and implementing scalable, high-yield manufacturing processes, building operational capability, and ensuring rapid deployment at volume. The position requires hands-on expertise across wafer fabrication, assembly, and packaging, combined with strong program leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, fabs, OSATs, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs).

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  Key Responsibilities

  Manufacturing Process Development & Scale-Up

  · Develop scalable manufacturing processes for SMT, PCB assembly, system-level assembly, and silicon interposers.

  · Define manufacturability, testability, and reliability requirements early in product and process development.

  · Ensure process flows, control strategies, and equipment utilization are optimized for high-volume production.

  · Drive improvements in yield, defect reduction, cycle time, and process capability.

  · Establish SPC, reliability qualification, and continuous improvement for all fabrication and assembly processes.

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  SMT & System-Level Assembly

  · Lead manufacturing readiness and scale-up for SMT and PCB assembly, including fine-pitch, high-density, and mixed-technology boards.

  · Develop assembly flows, line balancing, takt times, fixturing, and automation for system-level and sub-assembly production.

  · Ensure seamless integration between SMT assemblies, mechanical components, and silicon-based subsystems.

  · Qualify materials, tooling, and processes with internal teams and external CMs.

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  Silicon Interposer Fabrication

  · Lead manufacturing readiness and scale-up for silicon interposer processes, including deep silicon etch, wafer handling, and defectivity control.

  · Partner with fabs, OSATs, and equipment vendors to optimize interposer process flows and critical parameters.

  · Establish process capability, yield monitoring, and continuous improvement programs for wafer-level processes.

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  Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  · Hire, build, and manage multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering teams.

  · Set technical direction, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.

  · Serve as the manufacturing interface with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners.

  · Influence CMs, fabs, and OSATs to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.

  · Contribute to long-term manufacturing strategy and capacity roadmaps.

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  Required Qualifications

  · Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

  · 10+ years in manufacturing engineering or operations, with experience scaling high-volume hardware production.

  · 5+ years managing engineering teams.

  · Strong experience in SMT, PCB assembly, system-level assembly, and silicon fabrication/interposers.

  · Proven ability to execute complex manufacturing programs at speed and scale.

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  Preferred Qualifications

  · Experience with hyperscale datacenter hardware platforms.

  · Familiarity with advanced packaging, 2.5D/3D integration, or heterogeneous integration.

  · Experience working with global CMs, fabs, and OSATs.

  · Background in automation, test strategy, and factory scaling.

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  Key Competencies

  · High-velocity execution and program leadership

  · Development of scalable, manufacturable processes

  · SMT and system-level assembly expertise

  · Silicon interposer industrialization

  · Team building and technical leadership

  · CM, fab, and OSAT partnership management

  · Yield, reliability, and cost optimization

AttoTude is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.