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If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 75598
Description
Technical Director, BAW Design for Manufacturing
Skyworks is seeking a DFM Technical Director to lead the development and implementation of innovative design and manufacturing methodologies that enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. As a highly skilled and strategic technical leader, you have affinity with innovative solutions that can be applied throughout development to high-volume manufacturing, you will ensure a seamless coordination across various department in a multicultural environment with teams like R&D Engineers, Device, Process experts, Module Design Team, Program Management and Operations. The DFM technical Director will report directly to the head of the BAW Technology Team and drive the overall DFM Setup and Best Practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure DFM principles are integrated into all stages of the design and development process.
- Provide high-level technical support to the quality team and contribute directly to customer relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement in DFM methodologies, ensuring the latest best practices, tools, and technologies are leveraged.
- Develop and standardize processes to improve the interaction between design, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
- Ensure seamless integration of DFM principles throughout the product lifecycle.
- Partner with procurement, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure that components and materials align with DFM objectives.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in DFM tools, software, and best practices, and provide guidance on their implementation.
- Conduct DFM analysis and reviews for new products, identifying potential manufacturing challenges and recommending design rules changes to enhance manufacturability.
- Oversee the implementation of simulation and validation tools to optimize the manufacturability of designs.
- Mentor and lead engineers and DFM specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Provide training and support to teams on DFM best practices and methodologies.
- Collaborate and openly debate with team to manage projects, solve problems, discuss challenging issues, and learn more about critical issues as a group.
- Implement or improve solutions to minimize disruptions in the NTI workflow.
- Report and maintain knowledge on DFM status to executive leadership.
Required Experience and Skills
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Material Science, Applied Physics preferred.
- More than 15 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with a minimum of 10 years of leadership roles for a global semiconductor organization.
- Experience with CAD tools, manufacturing simulation software, and DFM analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Process Improvement Six Sigma, best known methods in process control.
- Experience in Failure Analysis.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, both technical and interpersonal.
- Pragmatic and flexible attitude with a result- and data-driven can-do mentality.
- Works autonomously, well-organized, with strong attention to detail, while setting high standards in all aspects of the work.
Desired Experience and Skills
- Working knowledge of RF resonator technology including testing strongly desired.
- Understands Qualification standards including automotive.
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $170,100 - $339,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 75598
Description
Technical Director, BAW Design for Manufacturing
Skyworks is seeking a DFM Technical Director to lead the development and implementation of innovative design and manufacturing methodologies that enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. As a highly skilled and strategic technical leader, you have affinity with innovative solutions that can be applied throughout development to high-volume manufacturing, you will ensure a seamless coordination across various department in a multicultural environment with teams like R&D Engineers, Device, Process experts, Module Design Team, Program Management and Operations. The DFM technical Director will report directly to the head of the BAW Technology Team and drive the overall DFM Setup and Best Practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure DFM principles are integrated into all stages of the design and development process.
- Provide high-level technical support to the quality team and contribute directly to customer relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement in DFM methodologies, ensuring the latest best practices, tools, and technologies are leveraged.
- Develop and standardize processes to improve the interaction between design, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
- Ensure seamless integration of DFM principles throughout the product lifecycle.
- Partner with procurement, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure that components and materials align with DFM objectives.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in DFM tools, software, and best practices, and provide guidance on their implementation.
- Conduct DFM analysis and reviews for new products, identifying potential manufacturing challenges and recommending design rules changes to enhance manufacturability.
- Oversee the implementation of simulation and validation tools to optimize the manufacturability of designs.
- Mentor and lead engineers and DFM specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Provide training and support to teams on DFM best practices and methodologies.
- Collaborate and openly debate with team to manage projects, solve problems, discuss challenging issues, and learn more about critical issues as a group.
- Implement or improve solutions to minimize disruptions in the NTI workflow.
- Report and maintain knowledge on DFM status to executive leadership.
Required Experience and Skills
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Material Science, Applied Physics preferred.
- More than 15 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with a minimum of 10 years of leadership roles for a global semiconductor organization.
- Experience with CAD tools, manufacturing simulation software, and DFM analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Process Improvement Six Sigma, best known methods in process control.
- Experience in Failure Analysis.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, both technical and interpersonal.
- Pragmatic and flexible attitude with a result- and data-driven can-do mentality.
- Works autonomously, well-organized, with strong attention to detail, while setting high standards in all aspects of the work.
Desired Experience and Skills
- Working knowledge of RF resonator technology including testing strongly desired.
- Understands Qualification standards including automotive.
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $170,100 - $339,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Which companies sponsor visas for technical directors in California?
Large technology and entertainment companies are the most active sponsors for technical director roles in California. Apple, Google, Meta, Netflix, Qualcomm, and Adobe have consistent H-1B sponsorship histories at the director level. Aerospace and defense firms in Southern California, including Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, also sponsor technical directors, as do major semiconductor companies concentrated in the San Jose and San Diego areas.
Which visa types are most common for technical director roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for technical directors in California, given the role's requirement for a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field. Senior candidates with extraordinary ability may qualify for the O-1A. Those transferring within a multinational company may be eligible for the L-1A intracompany transferee visa, which is well-suited to director-level positions involving managerial or executive responsibility.
Which cities in California have the most technical director sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View, concentrates the highest volume of technical director sponsorship activity in California. Los Angeles follows, driven by entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and a growing startup sector. San Diego is a significant hub for biotech, telecommunications, and defense technology employers that sponsor at the director level.
How to find technical director visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship roles, including technical director positions in California. You can filter by state and role to see employers actively open to sponsorship at the senior level. Because technical director roles move quickly at California's largest tech employers, checking Migrate Mate regularly and setting up relevant filters gives you the best visibility into current openings.
Are there state-specific considerations for technical directors pursuing sponsorship in California?
California's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program reflect the state's high cost of living, meaning employers must meet Department of Labor wage levels that are among the highest in the country for technical director classifications. California also has strong university-to-industry pipelines through UC Berkeley, Stanford, and Caltech, which means many employers in the state have established processes for sponsoring senior technical talent entering from academic or research backgrounds.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored technical director jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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