Responsible for operating an R&D fab to develop new module processes, establish new process baselines, develop metrology, and manage equipment upgrades. This role involves technology transfer to external partners, including process bring-up and matching. The Director of Semiconductor Engineering will develop III-V semiconductor devices and manufacturing process flows on time, in spec, and on budget. Key responsibilities include identifying and overseeing relationships with external vendors, managing technology transfer and process bring-up, leading technical reviews, maintaining quality standards in the fab, assembling task forces for critical issues, producing assessments of manufacturing maturity and risks, mentoring a large team, reporting to leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.