VP Design Technology Platform Process Design Kits

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Job Description:

The Technology Development Group is responsible for the research, development, and deployment of next‑generation silicon and packaging technologies that will enable future Intel and Foundry customer products. The Design Technology Platform (DTP) organization is a global team which supports both technology and product development (internal and external). This includes design innovations driven through Design‑Technology Co‑Optimization (DTCO) to enable the technology to deliver the best Power, Performance, Area, and Cost (PPAC) for new products, the development of test vehicles that supports the technology development process and enables the development of design Foundational IP, and the development of Process Design Kits (PDKs), the CAD representation of the technology used by designers, which are high quality and easy to use for fast time‑to‑market for our products.

This organization is an integral part of Intel’s Foundry strategy, enabling both internal and external customers on cutting‑edge technologies.

Leads a global multi‑levelled organization to plan, develop, and validate Technology Process Design Kits (PDKs) for all Intel process technology nodes. They will need to be skilled at building and developing a world‑class team. This will require a strong collaboration with other leaders in Design Enablement and with partner organizations. This leader will need to set clear goals, schedules, deliverables, milestones, and prioritization of requests and requirements for all Foundry commitments.

Key activities include:

• Responsible for the Intel PDK roadmap. Sets and refines the construction timelines for PDKs. Works with their staff program managers to capture and execute comprehensive PDK requirements.
• Coordinates execution across the Design Enablement organization to ensure PDK deliveries are on schedule and at high quality, adapting to new process findings and new customer asks.
• Fosters continuous improvement in PDK development and validation practices for better customer outcomes. Drives improvements in automation and validation methodologies to simultaneously improve PDK development efficiency and quality.
• Identifies key metrics for measurement of development, quality, and operational efficiency. Promotes systems to monitor these metrics and act upon their findings.
• Responds quickly to customer requirements and feedback and ensures comprehensive root cause methodologies are in place across teams to learn from customer feedback.
• Works closely with EDA Partners to deliver on the tool enablement required by our customers.
• Promotes a healthy and rewarding work environment for the organization. Coaches staff to develop and expand their capabilities. Sets clear goals and vision for the organization and resources teams to reach those goals.

• A combination of business acumen, organizational savvy, and technical expertise.
• Proven experience in building a high‑performance team, developing leaders, and driving necessary organizational change and culture.
• Able to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization and influence the direction of the company.
• Demonstrated ability to set a strategic direction for a technical organization.
• Complex problem solving and decision‑making skills with background in results orientation. Demonstrated knowledge of one or more root cause analysis methods.
• Excellent customer services mindset and skills.
• Superb written and oral communication skills demonstrated through work experience including organizational leadership or program management.

• Masters or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 20+ years of industry and leadership experience including direct experience in design and design enablement.
• 15+ years of experience managing multi‑level and cross‑site global engineering organizations.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary

Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix; US, California, Santa Clara

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