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Operations Manager

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TUSK IC is a fabless millimeter-wave (mm-wave) IC design company based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded in 2018 as a KU Leuven spin-off, we’ve built a strong reputation for solving the toughest RF and semiconductor challenges in automotive, industrial, and communications markets. 

We’re now entering a new and pivotal phase: developing our own product line of Ka-band chips and modules for satellite communications (SatCom). Our focus is on next-generation user terminals for global satellite connectivity — a market on the verge of explosive growth. “New Space” is fueling a wide range of business and investment opportunities, with communications emerging as the biggest growth market, and at the heart of strategic autonomy discussions. 

At TUSK IC, we believe in technical excellence and customer impact. We build trust through results. If you want to be part of a team where ambition and execution go hand in hand, you’ll feel at home! 

Job description

As Operations Manager you will own the path that takes our RF and mmWave products from first silicon to high-volume production. You will lead the test and qualification activities that make this path predictable. You will actively manage our external vendors, on both technical content and schedule. You will keep design, characterization and software aligned with what production needs. You will play a key role in NPI, production ramp-up and lifecycle management of our satellite communication products.

Responsibilities and challenges

  • Own the industrialization of RF/mmW products, from first silicon to high-volume production
  • Build and lead the operations team across test and product engineering
  • Participate in the selection and management of vendors (foundry, OSAT, test houses, load board and probe card suppliers) on technical content, quality and schedule
  • Define and drive the RF/mmW ATE strategy, covering test hardware, test software and test coverage
  • Align design, characterization and software teams on technical requirements and schedules
  • Plan and run the semiconductor qualification flow through to product release
  • Sets up operations processes: NPI gates, test and qualification plans, BOM and part number control, traceability and PCN handling
  • Set yield, quality and cost targets and track them through the production ramp
  • Travel to OSATs and test houses for bring-up and to solve problems on site as needed
  • Spot risks early, remove blockers and keep programs on schedule
  • Report status, risks and mitigation plans to management

Competences and qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, test or product engineering
  • Proven track record of bringing 5+ RF products into volume production
  • Strong hands-on RF/mmW ATE experience, both hardware (load boards, probe cards, fixtures) and software (test programs, correlation, test time reduction), correlation with lab measurements
  • Deep understanding of what it takes to bring a semiconductor product to production
  • Good knowledge of the semiconductor qualification flow and related JEDEC standards
  • Experience managing foundry, OSAT and test vendors, including performance follow-up and escalations
  • Strong leader who builds, coaches and motivates teams

What we offer

  • A dynamic and fast-growing scale-up environment where your impact is visible from day one
  • Hybrid working with up to 3 days of remote work per week
  • A beautiful office in Antwerp, conveniently located near Berchem train station
  • The chance to contribute to truly next-generation satellite communication products used in the real world
  • Competitive salary package with attractive benefits
  • A smart, kind, international and ambitious team you will learn from and enjoy working with
  • Budget for learning and development (courses, conferences, books)

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