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How much do semiconductor fab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for semiconductor fab manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a semiconductor fab manager do?

A Semiconductor Fab Manager oversees the daily operations of a semiconductor fabrication facility, also known as a 'fab.' They are responsible for managing production schedules, ensuring product quality, supervising staff, maintaining safety standards, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Their role is crucial in coordinating cross-functional teams, troubleshooting technical issues, and meeting output targets. The Fab Manager also ensures that the facility complies with environmental and industry regulations while maintaining cost efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a semiconductor fab manager?

To thrive as a Semiconductor Fab Manager, you need expertise in semiconductor manufacturing processes, production management, and a relevant engineering degree, often with experience in cleanroom environments. Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), statistical process control (SPC) software, and ISO quality standards is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate cross-functional projects effectively. These capabilities are critical for ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining product quality, and meeting production targets in the competitive semiconductor industry.

What are some common challenges faced by a semiconductor fab manager when overseeing production operations?

As a Semiconductor Fab Manager, you’ll often encounter challenges such as maintaining high yield rates while minimizing defects, ensuring equipment uptime, and balancing production schedules with urgent customer demands. Managing cross-functional teams—including engineers, technicians, and quality assurance staff—requires strong communication and prioritization skills. Adapting to rapidly evolving technology and strict safety and cleanliness standards is also a key part of the role. Successfully addressing these challenges is essential for meeting production goals and ensuring continuous improvement within the fab.

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Infographic showing various Semiconductor Fab Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,677 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Director of Indium Phosphide (InP) Wafer Fab Operations

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

II-VI Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about II-VI Aerospace & Defenseexternal

Full-time

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Job description


The Director of Indium Phosphide (InP) Wafer Fab Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, startup, qualification, and operation of an Indium Phosphide wafer fabrication facility. This executive leadership role will oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, including technology transfer, process qualification, production ramp, operational readiness, quality, engineering collaboration, workforce development, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with Engineering, Process Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, Product Management, and Executive Leadership, the Director will establish and scale world-class manufacturing capabilities while achieving exceptional performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, yield, and customer satisfaction. This role requires a strategic leader with deep semiconductor wafer fabrication experience and a proven track record of successfully launching and operating advanced manufacturing facilities.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all wafer fabrication activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
  • Lead the startup, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness of a new Indium Phosphide wafer fabrication facility.
  • Develop and execute the manufacturing roadmap to support business growth, customer commitments, and capacity expansion.
  • Establish operational metrics, production targets, and performance objectives aligned with corporate goals.
    Production Ramp & Operational Excellence
  • Lead production ramp activities from development through high-volume manufacturing.
  • Drive improvements in cycle time, throughput, equipment utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), yield, and cost of ownership.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Monitor key manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions to ensure operational excellence.
  • Quality & Compliance
  • Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
  • Maintain world-class product quality and manufacturing consistency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Supply Chain to ensure material availability and production continuity.
  • Collaborate with Facilities to maintain reliable manufacturing infrastructure and utilities.
  • Work closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Quality to meet customer delivery expectations.
  • Provide regular operational updates to executive leadership regarding production performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Master's degree in engineering preferred, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication or advanced manufacturing.
  • Minimum of 8 years leading manufacturing operations, fab management, or operations engineering organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience leading semiconductor fab startup, production ramp, or significant capacity expansion initiatives.
  • Experience with compound semiconductor manufacturing, preferably Indium Phosphide (InP), Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), Silicon Photonics, or III-V semiconductor technologies.
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional organizations and large manufacturing teams.

Skills
Technical Competencies
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
  • Knowledge of lithography, etch, deposition, diffusion, implant, CMP, metrology, wafer testing, and process integration.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems, and factory automation.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and yield improvement methodologies.
    Leadership Skills
  • Proven ability to lead through organizational growth, change, and transformation.
  • Exceptional strategic planning and execution capabilities.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
    Communication & Collaboration
  • Excellent coaching, mentoring, and talent development abilities.
  • Ability to influence across all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical and operational information to executive leadership.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions
  • This role will be based on-site in Fremont, CA.
  • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.

Physical Requirements
  • Occasional travel to other sites may be necessary.
  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or in meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.
About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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