Advanced Material Technical Manager

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversee and deep-dive into incoming materials technology, quality, and upstream supply chain management to ensure material quality and sustainability.

2. Evaluate material risks and Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) across TSMC’s global fab locations (AZ, Japan, Europe), considering factors such as aging effects, atmospheric pressure, and temperature. Mitigate risks by collaborating with suppliers and Fab facilities to safeguard wafer yield.

3. Monitor and manage material quality in close collaboration with the Facility department and Fab users to ensure smooth wafer production and high yields.

4. Define and execute strategic projects with proper resource planning and milestone delivery to drive continuous improvement.

5. Demonstrate strong leadership, managerial skills, critical thinking, and communication skills to lead the IMQR team and material-related projects.

6. Align with the executive management team to translate corporate vision and mission into the team’s daily operations (using OKRs to define objectives and deliver key results).

Job Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

2. 10–20+ years of experience in material development and management is preferred.

3. Demonstrated performance and commitment as a self-starter who can define and manage multiple priorities.

4. Strong soft skills, including resilience, positivity, confidence under pressure, and effective conflict management.

5. A proven passion and initiative to influence others, boost team morale, and foster team spirit.

TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: 

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. 
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

 (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.