Material Analysis Manager or 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. Lead the exploration and implementation of new analytical techniques to address challenges in developing leading nodes and advanced packaging technologies.

2. Develop and optimize new analysis protocols to enhance precision and reliability in material characterization.

3. Analyze and interpret complex data, providing actionable insights and comprehensive reports.

4. Collaborate with requestors from R&D and fab operations to support technology development and failure analysis efforts.

5. Ensure the lab operates efficiently, adhering to high standards of quality and accuracy.

Job Qualifications

1. Extensive experience and expertise in material analysis, particularly for semiconductor materials.

2. Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques such as SIMS, APT, XPS, AES, SPM, IR/Raman is highly preferred.

3. Proven track record of leadership or management in technical or analytical environments.

4. Solid domain knowledge of semiconductor processes, advanced packaging technologies, and statistical process control (SPC) is a strong plus.

5. Experience and skills in AI and IT applications for material characterization are highly valued.

6. Fluent in both written and spoken Mandarin and English.

7. Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or other STEM-related disciplines.

8. Total 10-20 years of working experience with 10+ years of relevant experience in material Analysis.

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.